Communities surrounding Naval Air Station Patuxent River are advised that noise-generating testing events are scheduled to take place on October 28 – November 1, 2019, from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Pilots at NAS PAX will be conducting Field Carrier Landing Practices (FCLPs). FCLPs are simulated carrier landings conducted to prepare the pilot to land safely on an aircraft carrier. Airspeed, altitude, and power are all precisely choreographed in order for a pilot to approach the ship within an acceptable window to land on the deck safely.
FCLP training is essential for the precision and safety of our pilots and a highly complex skill that requires an intense period of training before they deploy. Residents may notice increased noise levels due to these operations.
As with all operations, NAS Patuxent River takes precautions to lessen the impact of testing activities on the community. For more information call the Pax River toll-free Noise Hotline at 1-866-819-9028.