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Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort

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Blue Angels Training Deployment - April 2021

The U.S. Navy Blue Angels will conduct flight training at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort to support flight currency and proficiency requirements. These training flights on MCAS Beaufort will not be open for public viewing. We appreciate the understanding of our surrounding community as we look forward to the 2023 MCAS Beaufort Air Show. The U.S. Navy Blue Angels typically fly at more than 30 air show sites each year. With many 2020 and 2021 air show cancellations, MCAS Beaufort offers the U.S. Navy Blue Angels an opportunity to practice for future air shows, utilizing multiple environments under varying conditions. The safety of our community and service members remains the top priority. We request the public continue to abide by CDC social distancing guidelines, and not congregate to view the training. For questions, please call the Communication Strategy and Operations Office at (843)-228-7225

Extended Airfield Hours

Expect extended airfield hours on the evening of March 14, 2021. The airfield hour’s extension is necessary in order to meet operational requirements. We appreciate the community’s patience as we train to go into harm’s way when our nation calls upon us. All inquiries regarding operations should be made to theCommunity Hotline at (843) 228-6229.

2021 MCAS Beaufort Air Show Cancelled

The 2021 Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort Air Show has been cancelled in order to protect the health of our service members, their families and the members of the community.

Runway Construction Completed

Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort’s primary runway, 05/23, has been under construction since November 2019, and is now complete. Aircraft flight patterns will resume back to normal, with runway 05/23 being primary and 14/32 being secondary.

U.S. Army Special Operations Command Training

An element of U.S. Army Special Operations Command will be conducting a routine military training exercise on the air station, resulting in irregular noise and aircraft activity during the late evening and early morning hours of Monday, Nov. 9/10, and Wednesday, Nov. 11/12. Weather days are scheduled for Nov. 10/11 and Nov. 12/13.

Marine Division Tactics Course

Three pilots and one weapons systems officer assigned Marine Aircraft Group 31 will put their skills to the test as they complete Marine Division Tactics Course Aug. 3 – 25 aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort.

VMFAT-502 Activation and Re-designation

Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort will host the activation of the Marine Corps’ newest training squadron for the F-35B Joint Strike Fighter jets. The activation ceremony for Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 502 (VMFAT-502) will take place at 5:13 p.m. on June 26, aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort.

Laurel Bay Healthy Study Update 01-20

Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort has decided to evaluate a more active cleanup process for the residual heating oil, using remedial underground injections. The implementation of this technology will reduce the amount of time needed to complete the cleanup. The remedial activities will adhere to established standard operating procedures that have been approved by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SCDHEC).

Removal of Face Coverings for PMO

Effective immediately, PMO personnel will no longer wear face coverings while performing routine duties as gate sentries.

Return to Health Protection Condition Bravo

In alignment with local, state, federal, and Department of Defense guidelines, Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort is transitioning from Health Protection Condition Charlie (HPCON-C) to Bravo (HPCON-B), effective immediately.

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