Ellsworth Air Force Base extends airfield operating hours as part of base exercise

ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. — As part of a base exercise, the 28th Bomb Wing will have extended airfield operating hours from October 19 through October 27.

Because of the extended operating hours, normal airfield operations and maintenance activities may include morning flying during the aforementioned days.

Those living on the base as well as surrounding communities can expect to hear noises associated with flying aircraft and maintenance activities.

For more information, you can call the 28th BW Public Affairs at 605-385-5056 or by sending an email to 28bw.public.affairs@us.af.mil.