SECTOR SAN DIEGO, SUBMERGED LANDS ACT (SLA) - OCEANSIDE
General / Miscellaneous
Mariners should be aware of possible short-term degradation to Global Positioning System (GPS) information. This degradation may occur while operating in and around Palm Springs, California. Testing will be centered at approximately 33-23.87N 115-36.37W, with potential impacts extending up to 72 nautical miles at 50 feet above ground level. The testing is scheduled for the following dates and times (Pacific Standard Time): November 8-11, 2026: 11:00 p.m. to 4:59 a.m. the following day. November 9-12, 2026: 9:00 a.m. to 3:59 p.m. In the unlikely event that mariners experience an anomaly with GPS or AIS, mariners are advised to notify their local Coast Guard Sector Command Center immediately. For more details or comments, contact the NAVCEN NIS Watch at (866) 944-5748 or [email protected]. All mariners are advised to maintain an increased awareness in the area.
USCG Southwest District Local Notice to Mariners 44/2026