ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. -- A T-38 Talon from Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, and B-1 bombers from Ellsworth Air Force Base will conduct low-altitude flights from approximately noon to 3 p.m., April 12, 2017.
Residents living in and near the Mount Rushmore National Memorial, Crazy Horse Memorial, Keystone, Hill City, Spearfish, Belle Fourche, Devils Tower Monument, Rapid City and Box Elder should expect low-flying aircraft and could experience an increased noise level related to the flyovers.
As a reminder, pilots should thoroughly review the Federal Aviation Administration’s Notices to Airmen, or NOTAMs, and review flight plans to avoid these areas and altitudes where aircraft will be participating. This can be done by calling 1-800-WXBRIEF, or online at https://www.notams.faa.gov/ and http://www.1800wxbrief.com.
For more information, call the 28th Bomb Wing Public Affairs Office at (605) 385-5056.