This page provides daily information about the operations and scheduling of activities at the Potomac River Test Range and the Explosive Experimental Area (Pumpkin Neck). Our military uses these facilities to conduct munitions testing and should be avoided while testing is in progress. Click on any of the areas of interest to the right for additional information.
Range / Weapons Testing Hotline: 877-845-5656 (toll free) for daily updates on range operation and test schedule
Noise Questions & Comments: Call NSF Dahlgren: 540-653-8153 to comment or ask a question about noise or vibrations you think are being caused by operations at Dahlgren.
Range schedule information can also be found on the official NSWCDD Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/NSWCDahlgrenDivision/
For more information on NSWC Dahlgren’s range schedule, contact the NSWCDD Public Affairs Office, (540) 653-8152.
Range Schedule for April 28-May 2, 2025
Monday, April 28
* Operating Times: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
* Noise on Station: N/A
* Noise Down Range: N/A
* River Restrictions: N/A
Tuesday, April 29
* Operating Times: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
* Noise on Station: Potential to create “Very Loud” noise in the southern and eastern areas of NSF Dahlgren.
* Noise Down Range: Potential to create “Very Loud” noise down range and in communities surrounding NSF Dahlgren.
* River Restrictions: Restricted approximately 20,000 yards down range from NSF Dahlgren below the yellow “K” buoy (Maryland) and to the yellow “J” buoy (Virginia).
Wednesday, April 30
* Operating Times: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
* Noise on Station: Potential to create “Very Loud” noise in the southern and eastern areas of NSF Dahlgren.
* Noise Down Range: Potential to create “Very Loud” noise down range and in communities surrounding NSF Dahlgren.
* River Restrictions: Restricted approximately 20,000 yards down range from NSF Dahlgren below the yellow “K” buoy (Maryland) and to the yellow “J” buoy (Virginia).
Thursday, May 1
* Operating Times: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
* Noise on Station: N/A
* Noise Down Range: N/A
* River Restrictions: N/A
Friday, May 2
* Operating Times: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
* Noise on Station: N/A
* Noise Down Range: N/A
* River Restrictions: N/A
