Navy base announces Ouylying Field landing practices on Central Whidbey


January 25, 2013 · Updated 4:15 PM 

Field Carrier Landing Practice operations for aircraft stationed at NAS Whidbey Island are scheduled to occur at the Outlying Field in Coupeville,  Monday through Friday, Jan. 28 to Feb. 1, in the afternoon and late evenings.

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

“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,” states a news release from the base.

 

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