Increased Jet Noise over Norfolk — “Myth or Fact”

With the temporary closure of Fentress Airfield (for repairs), the Navy has relocated training to other locations — with the majority of that training being accomplished at NAS Oceana. Yes, you might see jets flying over our community and Ocean View as they practice approaches to Chambers Field (located adjacent to Naval Station Norfolk), but these flight operations are normal training operations that involve both Navy and Air Force jets — they are not the result of relocating Fentress training during the Fentress airfield repairs. In fact, the Navy has informed the City of Norfolk that there will not be increased jet noise in Norfolk due to Fentress repairs — the Navy said only Virginia Beach will be affected. The Norfolk City Manager’s Office is monitoring the jet noise situation for us. If you feel your space is being impacted by excessive noise please contact both the City of Norfolk and the Navy.

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