SECTOR MOBILE, EXCLUSIVE ECONOMIC ZONE (EEZ) - SECTOR MOBILE, TERRITORIAL SEA
General / Naval Activity / Military Operations
Gulf of America - Apalachee Bay - U.S. Air Force Operation --- On: 2026-10-28 --- The U.S. Air Force will be conducting pyrotechnic air drops off the coast of St. Marks, FL, in Apalachee Bay and the Gulf of America. The hazard area will be active from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (local, EST), and will be bound by approximate positions: 30-01.14N 084-03.74W, 29-59.11N 083-57.95W, 29-55.44N 083-56.17W, 29-51.34N 083-57.22W, 29-48.99N 084-02.98W, 29-50.00N 084-07.99W, 29-54.47N 084-11.68W and 29-58.63N 084-10.70W. Operations will include the dropping of overt flares and smoke via aircraft. All vessels are required to remain clear of the hazard area during the mission period. Hot range advisories and local notice to mariners will be broadcast on VHF-FM Channel 16 (call sign: KING 15).
USCG Heartland (Gulf) District Local Notice to Mariners 43/2026