Quantico Noise Advisory July 14 – 18

MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. – Residents in the immediate vicinity of Marine Corps Base Quantico may experience an increase in noise as an affect from ground/aircraft training or range clearance operations from July 11 – 18, 2014.

Monday, July 14 – Demolitions are scheduled from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Thursday, July 17 – Live fire is scheduled from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Friday, July 18 – Live fire is scheduled from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Aircraft supporting training or support to other agencies from the Marine Corps Air Facility at Quantico can also generate noise. The frequency and number of aircraft supporting training can occasionally generate higher volumes of noise. Additionally, atmospheric conditions can amplify aircraft noise volume and the distance sound travels.

All questions regarding this training should be directed to the Quantico Public Affairs Office at (703) 784-2741.

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