Nighttime, Weekend Testing Coming to Pax River

Marine Corps test pilot Lt. Col. Matt Taylor ascends in F-35C test aircraft CF-2 at Pax River June 13. (Photo courtesy of Lockheed Martin)

Naval Air Station Patuxent River has advised surrounding communities that noise-generating testing is scheduled to take place Saturday, Oct. 13. Testing is scheduled from 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Additionally, night-time testing is scheduled to take place from Monday, Oct. 15 to Thursday, Oct. 18.  Testing is scheduled from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Residents may notice increased noise levels due to these operations.

For more information call 1-866-819-9028.