Pax Sets Supersonic Noise Advisory for June 23-26

Communities surrounding Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Webster Outlying Field, Smith Island, and residents of the Northern Neck of Virginia are advised that there will be potential for inshore supersonic flights from June 23-26, 2026.

These flight events have the potential to generate sonic booms that could be heard and potential felt throughout the surrounding communities. Learn more about sonic booms here.

As with all operations, NAS Patuxent River takes precautions to lessen the impact of testing and training activities on the community.

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

To view all current noise advisories, click here.