MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII, Kaneohe Bay – Residents on Oahu should anticipate an increase in military aircraft and ground operations due to multiple training events occurring in February 2016 at all Marine Corps Base (MCB) Hawaii locations, which include the base at Kaneohe Bay and Marine Corps Training Area Bellows (MCTAB).
Oahu residents may see and hear increased aircraft activity surrounding the base during the hours listed below. F/A-18 Hornet aircraft will be temporarily based at MCB Hawaii for approximately 30 days starting mid-February; these aircraft will follow normal airfield hours. Additionally, there will be periods of 24-hour airfield operations February 15-19th, and maintenance may occur overnight to ensure the safe operation of all aircraft.
Modified hours –
Sat 13 Feb. 2030-2100 Airfield open for aircraft homecoming
Sat 20 Feb 1030-2200 Exercise support (Including F/A-18)
Sun 21 Feb 1230-2359 Exercise Support (Including F/A-18)
Sat 27 Feb 1000-1900 Exercise support (Including F/A-18)
Wed 02 Mar. 0700-0100 Airfield open late for incoming aircraft
Note: Airfield hours may change without notice due to operational commitments. Aircraft maintenance will occur 24 hours a day as required to maintain aircraft safety.
Bellows Beach Park located at MCTAB will be closed due to amphibious operations from Feb. 19 to 22, and is expected to reopen at noon on Feb. 26. The City and County of Honolulu’s notification is available here:https://camping.honolulu.gov/
Marine Corps Base Hawaii sincerely appreciates the community’s support and understanding as service member strain to defend this great nation and prepare for overseas contingencies. The exercises and real-world military operations sometimes generate an increase in aircraft and weapon noise. Community members can report noise concerns through our website : click here or call us at 808-257-8832. The Noise Concern phone number is monitored Monday through Friday, between 8 a.m.and 4 p.m. daily.
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