U.S. Navy’s F-35C CF-2 Lightning II of Air Test and Evaluation Squadron Two Three (VX-23) conducts testing with a load out of 2 AIM-9X over the Atlantic Ocean on 8 April 2016. VX-23 is part of Naval Test Wing Atlantic at NAS Patuxent River, MD.
NAVAL AIR STATION PATUXENT RIVER, MD. – Communities surrounding Webster Outlying Field are advised that a low altitude aircraft flight test events is scheduled to take place Feb. 4, 2026 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. 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 1-866-819-9028. To view all current NAS PAX noise advisories please click the following link: https://www.cnic.navy.mil/PaxRiverNoise.
