July 14, 2026

NAS Pax Noise Advisory Sept. 10-30

Noise

Communities surrounding NAS Patuxent River are advised that noise-generating testing events are scheduled to take place from 4pm to 11pm September 10-30, 2024.

Interns Bring Innovation to NAVAIR

NAVAIR

NAVAIR’s SSCO Junior Personnel Development Program celebrated its ninth year this summer. Starting with one intern in 2015, the program now boasts 22 interns and a 75% retention rate.

Navy Launches Jet Design Contest for Students

Jet

Students across Southern Maryland are invited to draw on their innovation and creativity to design the US Navy’s next jet in an inaugural competition by the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division.

Retired Harrier Finds New Home in NC

Harrier

A retired and demilitarized AV-8B Harrier II+ was inducted into the Hickory Aviation Museum in the “First in Flight” state of North Carolina on July 15.

NAS Pax River Road Closure Aug. 27

Road

NAS Patuxent River will close Cedar Point Road in the vicinity of Cedar Point Beach for equipment movement Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024, from 9:30am to 3pm.

Noise Advisory: Pax, WOLF, Fort Walker

Nighttime Noise Advisory

Communities surrounding NAS Patuxent River, Webster Outlying Field, and areas out to Fort Walker, VA, are advised that noise-generating nighttime testing events are scheduled to take place 7 to 10pm August 22, 2024.

Pax Museum’s Film on the Flightline

Museum

Join the Patuxent River Naval Air Museum in Lexington Park for an evening under the stars with a showing of “Top Gun Maverick” at 7pm August 31.

Webster Field Noise Advisory Aug. 14-15

Noise

Communities surrounding Webster Outlying Field are advised that noise-generating low-altitude testing events involving tiltrotor aircraft are scheduled to take place August 14-15, 2024, from 1pm-5pm.

Base Gates Maintenance Set Aug. 16

Maintenance is scheduled Friday, August 16, at the main gates at NAS Patuxent River and Webster Outlying Field.

Munitions Response Site at Pax: Public Comment Sought

Restoration

The Department of the Navy, Naval Facilities Engineering Command Washington, and NAS Patuxent River announce the availability of Engineering Evaluation/Cost Analysis for Munitions Response Site UXO-002, OU-2 Former Skeet Ranges for public review. The comment period ends August 31.