SECTOR MOBILE, SUBMERGED LAND ACT (SLA) - MISSISSIPPI SOUND
General / Miscellaneous
The Department of the Air Force will enforce the charted Restricted Area found in 33 CFR 334.730. This area includes certain navigable waters of Santa Rosa Sound, the GIWW (Miles 204.6 to 216.4, WHL), and the Gulf of America (Gulf of Mexico) adjacent to Eglin Air Force Base Property. All entry, transit, anchoring or drifting within the restricted area for any reason is not allowed without permission from the U.S. Air Force (96 TW/CC), except to navigate the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway. Such vessels and other watercraft shall confine their movements to the waters within the limits of the GIWW and shall make the passage as promptly as possible under normal vessel speed. Other permitted access to the Restricted Area may be granted, in certain circumstances, by contacting the 96 TW/CC at (850) 882-2000.
Position 30-23.05N 086-48.40W
USCG Heartland (Gulf) District Local Notice to Mariners 44/2026