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Noise Advisory - Communities surrounding the NAS Patuxent River are advised that noise-generating testing events are scheduled to take place February 17, 2026 from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
February 17, 2026 at 5:32 PM
Noise Advisory - Communities surrounding the NAS Patuxent River are advised that noise-generating testing events are scheduled to take place February 17, 2026 from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Webster Outlying Field, officially opened its new air traffic control tower with a ribbon cutting Feb. 9, 2026. The tower stands as a tangible investment in safe and efficient execution of the Navy’s research, development, test, and evaluation missions.
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Webster Outlying Field Unveils New Air Traffic Control Tower
Webster Outlying Field, part of Naval Air Station Patuxent River, officially opened its new air traffic control tower with a ribbon cutting Feb. 9, 2026. The tower stands as a tangible investment in s...
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February 17, 2026 at 5:05 PM
Webster Outlying Field, officially opened its new air traffic control tower with a ribbon cutting Feb. 9, 2026. The tower stands as a tangible investment in safe and efficient execution of the Navy’s research, development, test, and evaluation missions.
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UPDATE: The FCLP flights at NAS Patuxent River have been extended to Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026 from 6:30 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Noise Advisory - Communities surrounding Naval Air Station Patuxent River are advised that noise-generating testing events are scheduled to take place Monday, February 9 and Wednesday, February 11, 2026 from 6:30 p.m.-10 p.m.
February 12, 2026 at 2:41 PM
UPDATE: The FCLP flights at NAS Patuxent River have been extended to Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026 from 6:30 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Congrats to the #paxpros selected as the Sailors, Civilians, Supervisor, and Group of the Year! Commandant, Naval District Washington Rear Adm. David Faehnle personally congratulated the winners for their exceptional service throughout 2025. Read more at www.dvidshub.net/news/556642/...
February 10, 2026 at 8:28 PM
Congrats to the #paxpros selected as the Sailors, Civilians, Supervisor, and Group of the Year! Commandant, Naval District Washington Rear Adm. David Faehnle personally congratulated the winners for their exceptional service throughout 2025. Read more at www.dvidshub.net/news/556642/...
Noise Advisory - Communities surrounding Naval Air Station Patuxent River are advised that noise-generating testing events are scheduled to take place Monday, February 9 and Wednesday, February 11, 2026 from 6:30 p.m.-10 p.m.
February 9, 2026 at 3:12 PM
Noise Advisory - Communities surrounding Naval Air Station Patuxent River are advised that noise-generating testing events are scheduled to take place Monday, February 9 and Wednesday, February 11, 2026 from 6:30 p.m.-10 p.m.
Communities surrounding Webster Outlying Field are advised that a low altitude aircraft flight test events is scheduled to take place Feb. 4, 2026 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Residents may notice increased noise levels due to these operations.
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February 4, 2026 at 3:57 PM
Communities surrounding Webster Outlying Field are advised that a low altitude aircraft flight test events is scheduled to take place Feb. 4, 2026 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Residents may notice increased noise levels due to these operations.
NAS Pax River will close Gates 2 and 3 as part of the Citadel Shield-Solid Curtain exercise. NAS Pax River Gate 1 remains open for all inbound outbound traffic.
February 4, 2026 at 3:11 PM
NAS Pax River will close Gates 2 and 3 as part of the Citadel Shield-Solid Curtain exercise. NAS Pax River Gate 1 remains open for all inbound outbound traffic.
NAS Pax River will reopen Gate 2 and Gate 3 reopen at 2:30 p.m. Feb. 3 for evening rush traffic.
February 3, 2026 at 7:31 PM
NAS Pax River will reopen Gate 2 and Gate 3 reopen at 2:30 p.m. Feb. 3 for evening rush traffic.
PETTY OFFICERS - ARRIVING. Bravo Zulu to our newest frockees AC3 Broderick Reames, ET2 Jayden Smith, and AC1 Matthew Tobin!
February 3, 2026 at 5:48 PM
PETTY OFFICERS - ARRIVING. Bravo Zulu to our newest frockees AC3 Broderick Reames, ET2 Jayden Smith, and AC1 Matthew Tobin!
NAS Pax River Gate 2 Closed Feb. 3
NAS Pax River is in FPCON Charlie and Gate 2 is closed until further notice in response to the Citadel Shield-Solid Curtain Exercise.
Please utilize Pax River Gate 1 for inbound/outbound traffic during this time.
NAS Pax River is in FPCON Charlie and Gate 2 is closed until further notice in response to the Citadel Shield-Solid Curtain Exercise.
Please utilize Pax River Gate 1 for inbound/outbound traffic during this time.
February 3, 2026 at 3:44 PM
NAS Pax River Gate 2 Closed Feb. 3
NAS Pax River is in FPCON Charlie and Gate 2 is closed until further notice in response to the Citadel Shield-Solid Curtain Exercise.
Please utilize Pax River Gate 1 for inbound/outbound traffic during this time.
NAS Pax River is in FPCON Charlie and Gate 2 is closed until further notice in response to the Citadel Shield-Solid Curtain Exercise.
Please utilize Pax River Gate 1 for inbound/outbound traffic during this time.
Pax River Pass and ID/Visitor Control Center Closed Tuesday, Feb. 3
NAS Patuxent River's Pass and ID/Visitor Control Center next to Gate 2 will be closed Tuesday, Feb. 3 from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. for a security exercise.
NAS Patuxent River's Pass and ID/Visitor Control Center next to Gate 2 will be closed Tuesday, Feb. 3 from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. for a security exercise.
February 2, 2026 at 4:23 PM
Pax River Pass and ID/Visitor Control Center Closed Tuesday, Feb. 3
NAS Patuxent River's Pass and ID/Visitor Control Center next to Gate 2 will be closed Tuesday, Feb. 3 from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. for a security exercise.
NAS Patuxent River's Pass and ID/Visitor Control Center next to Gate 2 will be closed Tuesday, Feb. 3 from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. for a security exercise.
Pax River’s Gate 1 outbound lanes will
Be closed at 8 a.m. Monday, Feb. 2, 2026 for gate maintenance.
Following morning rush, Pax River’s Gate 1 will close to all traffic from 9:30 a.m. to noon for further maintenance. Drivers should use Pax River’s Gate 2 during that time.
Be closed at 8 a.m. Monday, Feb. 2, 2026 for gate maintenance.
Following morning rush, Pax River’s Gate 1 will close to all traffic from 9:30 a.m. to noon for further maintenance. Drivers should use Pax River’s Gate 2 during that time.
February 1, 2026 at 1:26 PM
Pax River’s Gate 1 outbound lanes will
Be closed at 8 a.m. Monday, Feb. 2, 2026 for gate maintenance.
Following morning rush, Pax River’s Gate 1 will close to all traffic from 9:30 a.m. to noon for further maintenance. Drivers should use Pax River’s Gate 2 during that time.
Be closed at 8 a.m. Monday, Feb. 2, 2026 for gate maintenance.
Following morning rush, Pax River’s Gate 1 will close to all traffic from 9:30 a.m. to noon for further maintenance. Drivers should use Pax River’s Gate 2 during that time.
NAS Patuxent River Gate 1 Closure Friday, Jan. 30
NAS Patuxent River's Gate 1 will be closed for scheduled gate maintenance Friday, Jan. 30 2026 from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Drivers should utilize Gate 2 during that time.
NAS Patuxent River's Gate 1 will be closed for scheduled gate maintenance Friday, Jan. 30 2026 from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Drivers should utilize Gate 2 during that time.
January 29, 2026 at 7:02 PM
NAS Patuxent River Gate 1 Closure Friday, Jan. 30
NAS Patuxent River's Gate 1 will be closed for scheduled gate maintenance Friday, Jan. 30 2026 from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Drivers should utilize Gate 2 during that time.
NAS Patuxent River's Gate 1 will be closed for scheduled gate maintenance Friday, Jan. 30 2026 from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Drivers should utilize Gate 2 during that time.
PAX TRAFFIC NOTICE
Pax River’s Gate 1 is down to one outbound lane due to a final denial barrier malfunction.
While this issue is corrected, drivers are advised to utilize Gates 2 and 3 for outbound traffic Thursday, Jan. 29.
Pax River’s Gate 1 is down to one outbound lane due to a final denial barrier malfunction.
While this issue is corrected, drivers are advised to utilize Gates 2 and 3 for outbound traffic Thursday, Jan. 29.
January 29, 2026 at 6:44 PM
PAX TRAFFIC NOTICE
Pax River’s Gate 1 is down to one outbound lane due to a final denial barrier malfunction.
While this issue is corrected, drivers are advised to utilize Gates 2 and 3 for outbound traffic Thursday, Jan. 29.
Pax River’s Gate 1 is down to one outbound lane due to a final denial barrier malfunction.
While this issue is corrected, drivers are advised to utilize Gates 2 and 3 for outbound traffic Thursday, Jan. 29.
PAX TRAFFIC NOTICE
Pax River’s Gate 1 is down to one outbound lane due to a final denial barrier malfunction.
While this issue is corrected, drivers are advised to utilize Gates 2 and 3 for outbound traffic Wednesday, Jan. 28
Pax River’s Gate 1 is down to one outbound lane due to a final denial barrier malfunction.
While this issue is corrected, drivers are advised to utilize Gates 2 and 3 for outbound traffic Wednesday, Jan. 28
January 28, 2026 at 9:22 PM
PAX TRAFFIC NOTICE
Pax River’s Gate 1 is down to one outbound lane due to a final denial barrier malfunction.
While this issue is corrected, drivers are advised to utilize Gates 2 and 3 for outbound traffic Wednesday, Jan. 28
Pax River’s Gate 1 is down to one outbound lane due to a final denial barrier malfunction.
While this issue is corrected, drivers are advised to utilize Gates 2 and 3 for outbound traffic Wednesday, Jan. 28
NAS Patuxent River will continue normal operations Wednesday, January 28, 2026. This applies to NAS Patuxent River, Webster Outlying Field, and Navy Recreation Center Solomons.
January 27, 2026 at 9:08 PM
NAS Patuxent River will continue normal operations Wednesday, January 28, 2026. This applies to NAS Patuxent River, Webster Outlying Field, and Navy Recreation Center Solomons.
SERVICES UPDATE: Pax Child and Youth Programs will delay opening until noon Tuesday, Jan. 27 due to continued road clearing at the CYP facilities.
January 27, 2026 at 3:22 PM
SERVICES UPDATE: Pax Child and Youth Programs will delay opening until noon Tuesday, Jan. 27 due to continued road clearing at the CYP facilities.
NAS Patuxent River will delay opening until 10 a.m. Tuesday, January 27, 2026 for normal operations due to weather conditions. This applies to NAS Patuxent River, Webster Outlying Field, and Navy Recreation Center Solomons. The base remains restricted to Mission Essential Personnel until then.
January 26, 2026 at 10:42 PM
NAS Patuxent River will delay opening until 10 a.m. Tuesday, January 27, 2026 for normal operations due to weather conditions. This applies to NAS Patuxent River, Webster Outlying Field, and Navy Recreation Center Solomons. The base remains restricted to Mission Essential Personnel until then.
Due to weather conditions, NAS Patuxent River will maintain its operational status of Restricted Access for All but Mission Essential Personnel Monday, January 26, 2026. This applies to NAS Patuxent River, Webster Outlying Field, and Navy Recreation Center Solomons.
January 25, 2026 at 7:44 PM
Due to weather conditions, NAS Patuxent River will maintain its operational status of Restricted Access for All but Mission Essential Personnel Monday, January 26, 2026. This applies to NAS Patuxent River, Webster Outlying Field, and Navy Recreation Center Solomons.
Due to forecasted weather conditions, NAS Pax River has updated its operational status to Restricted Access for All but Mission Essential Personnel beginning 12:01 a.m. Sunday, January 25, 2026. This applies to NAS Patuxent River, Webster Outlying Field, and NRC Solomons.
January 24, 2026 at 8:16 PM
Due to forecasted weather conditions, NAS Pax River has updated its operational status to Restricted Access for All but Mission Essential Personnel beginning 12:01 a.m. Sunday, January 25, 2026. This applies to NAS Patuxent River, Webster Outlying Field, and NRC Solomons.
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A significant, long-duration winter storm will bring widespread heavy snow, sleet, & freezing rain to a large part of the U.S. through Monday. Widespread travel disruptions, prolonged power outages, and vast tree damage is likely.
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January 23, 2026 at 2:48 PM
A significant, long-duration winter storm will bring widespread heavy snow, sleet, & freezing rain to a large part of the U.S. through Monday. Widespread travel disruptions, prolonged power outages, and vast tree damage is likely.
Bookmark weather.gov/safety/winter more winter weather safety tips.
Bookmark weather.gov/safety/winter more winter weather safety tips.
Noise Advisory – Communities surrounding Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Webster Outlying Field, Smith Island, Maryland and residents of the Northern Neck of Virginia are advised of an inshore weapons separation testing event Wednesday, Jan. 21 to Friday, Jan. 23, 2026.
January 20, 2026 at 5:13 PM
Noise Advisory – Communities surrounding Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Webster Outlying Field, Smith Island, Maryland and residents of the Northern Neck of Virginia are advised of an inshore weapons separation testing event Wednesday, Jan. 21 to Friday, Jan. 23, 2026.
CORRECTION - NEW DATE
Noise Advisory – Communities surrounding Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Webster Outlying Field, Smith Island, Maryland and residents of the Northern Neck of Virginia are advised of an inshore weapons separation testing event Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026.
Noise Advisory – Communities surrounding Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Webster Outlying Field, Smith Island, Maryland and residents of the Northern Neck of Virginia are advised of an inshore weapons separation testing event Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026.
January 17, 2026 at 7:54 PM
CORRECTION - NEW DATE
Noise Advisory – Communities surrounding Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Webster Outlying Field, Smith Island, Maryland and residents of the Northern Neck of Virginia are advised of an inshore weapons separation testing event Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026.
Noise Advisory – Communities surrounding Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Webster Outlying Field, Smith Island, Maryland and residents of the Northern Neck of Virginia are advised of an inshore weapons separation testing event Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026.