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No Flight operations scheduled at OLF May 26 to June 1


May 24, 2013 · Updated 9:26 AM 

No Field Carrier Landing Practice (FLCP) operations for aircraft stationed at Whidbey Island Naval Air Station are scheduled to occur at the Outlying Field (OLF) in Coupeville, Wash., the week of May 26 through June 1, 2013.

Flight operations are subject to change due to weather, operational and/or training requirements.

As a reminder, NAS Whidbey Island is establishing a new comment line and email address where community members can express their thoughts, concerns, and issues.  The new phone number for this service, including noise complaints or concerns, is 360-257-6665. Alternatively you may email your comments to comments.NASWI@navy.mil

This service will begin May 28, 2013.

The Navy's OLF at Coupeville is a critical national security asset that provides essential training for Navy pilots based at NAS Whidbey Island to conduct safe and effective aircraft carrier flight operations around the world.

 

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