Interior Residents Likely to see Increased Flying Activities

354th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska – Interior Alaskan residents may see and hear increased military flying activities this spring and summer due to scheduled training exercises at Eielson Air Force Base. Three Red Flag-AK exercises will take place April 7 to April 18, June 9 to June 20, and October 6 to October 17. Northern Edge 08 will take place May 5 to 16. During these exercises there will be increased military air traffic in Alaska’s Pacific Area Range Complex and in Special Use Airspace across the state.

All civilian pilots should note that military flying activities are not limited to exercises. Military aircraft may be encountered at any time throughout the year.Operators of small civilian aircraft transiting Military Operations Areas should be aware of the increased activity and are encouraged to use the Special Use Airspace Information Service by calling (800) 758-8723. In Fairbanks, call (907) 372-6913 or contact Eielson Range Control via VHF radio on 125.3 mHz. Pilots are also urged to obtain the most current status of the MOAs from any FAA Automated Flight Service Station, Anchorage Center, or Eielson Range Control and to always file a flight plan. Special Use Airspace Information Service can be found on the Elmendorf AFB homepage at www.elmendorf.af.mil

Although military planners make every effort to reduce the effect of increased flying activities on Alaska residents, people who feel they are being adversely affected can call (907) 377-2116 or (800) JET-NOISE.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT THE EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE BY PHONE AT (907) 377-2116 OR BY E-MAIL AT: 354fw.pa@eielson.af.mil.