NAS Key West High Intensity Jet Training Scheduled

The U.S. Navy will conduct Field Carrier Landing Practice (FCLP) Nov. 15-16 and Nov. 18-19 at Naval Air Station Key West’s Boca Chica Field with F/A-18E/F Super Hornet aircraft from Virginia-based fleet replacement squadron Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 106.

The FCLPs are scheduled during NAS Key West’s published flight hours, 7 a.m. – 10 p.m.

“Our location is ideal in providing aviators with the best training possible, especially now when other parts of the country are experiencing inclement weather,” said NAS Key West Commanding Officer Capt. Mark Sohaney. “Field carrier landing practice is high intensity for the aviators and Sailors working the field and our local communities will notice the increase in noise and flight activity over the next few days, except for Sunday.”

This training is required for all Navy and Marine Corps aviators prior to actual landing practice on at-sea aircraft carriers. Boca Chica Field has two runways that are painted and lighted to simulate the deck of an aircraft carrier – a third runway is painted but not lit.

NAS Key West maintains a noise concern hotline at 305-293-2166. The Public Affairs Office can be reached at 305-293-2027.

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