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Eglin residents may hear nighttime fighter aircraft noise Aug. 4-6 as the 60th Fighter Squadron conducts required training missions between 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.

Eglin Fighter Jets Set for Training Flights Aug. 4-6

Residents around Eglin Air Force Base may hear increased aircraft noise during nighttime hours this week as the 60th Fighter Squadron conducts training operations.

The squadron is scheduled to conduct night flying operations Aug. 4 through Aug. 6, with fighter aircraft expected to fly missions between 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.

Eglin officials said nighttime flying is required for training operations and warned residents in the area to expect aircraft noise during the evening missions.

Residents with questions or concerns can contact the Eglin public affairs office at (850) 882-4485.

U.S Air Force photo by Airman First Class Katelynn Jackson

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