NAVAL AIR STATION PATUXENT RIVER, Md. – PATUXENT RIVER NAVAL AIR STATION, MD – Communities surrounding the naval air station, Caroline County, and Northern Neck of Virginia are advised that nighttime noise-generating testing events are scheduled to take place August 17 – August 18, 2026 from 8 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.  

Pilots at PAX will be conducting nighttime helo operations. Night testing and training is essential for the precision and safety of military aviators and the success of their mission. Residents may notice increased noise levels due to these operations. 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