**UPDATE**Powder River MOA exercise scheduled for March 14-16
Posted 2/14/17 (Tue)
Change to the Combat Raider exercise March 14-16
ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. – The Combat Raider exercise scheduled for
March 14-16 will continue as planned. However, the large force exercise that was associated with this event has been canceled.
All training activity associated with Combat Raider will be contained in the Powder
River 2 Military Operating Area and the Gateway West Air Traffic Control Assigned Airspace.
During this time, additional military training will still be conducted within the following Powder River Training Complex MOAs and ATCAAs:
- Powder River One
- Powder River Two
- Powder River Three
- Powder River Four
- Gateway West ATCAA
As the LFE portion of the exercise will not take place, no supersonic activity is planned.
A map of the airspace is available for reference on the Ellsworth AFB website at http://www.ellsworth.af.mil/Portals/146/PRTCMap.jpg.
ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. – Combat Raider, a large force exercise of military aircraft, has been scheduled for March 14-16 in the Powder River Training Complex.
During this period, people living under the following PRTC military operations areas can expect to see multiple types of aircraft utilizing the areas simultaneously:
- Powder River One
- Powder River Two
- Powder River Three
- Powder River Four
- Gaps A, B and C
There is also potential for loud noises associated with sonic booms. All B-1 supersonic activities will occur above 20,000 feet Mean Sea Level and all transient fighter supersonic activity will occur above 10,000 feet Above Ground Level. People living under the following PRTC military operations areas can expect to be affected:
- Powder River Two
- Powder River Three
- Gap B
A map of the airspace is available for reference on the Ellsworth AFB website at
http://www.ellsworth.af.mil/Portals/146/PRTCMap.jpg.
As a reminder, non-military aircraft should thoroughly review the Federal Aviation Administration’s Notices to Airmen, or NOTAMs, and review flight plans to avoid these areas and altitudes where aircraft will be participating. This can be done by calling
1-800-WXBRIEF, or online at https://sua.faa.gov/ and http://www.1800wxbrief.com.
This exercise is designed to train aircrew under realistic scenarios that support full spectrum operations against modern threats and replicate today’s contingency operations. This type of training is limited to 10 days each year, with each exercise lasting no more than three days. These events will only occur once each three-month period, as separated into January through March, April through June, July through September, and October through December.
28th Bomb Wing Public Affairs, 1958 Scott Dr. Suite 4, Ellsworth AFB, S.D. 57706-4710 Tel: (605) 385-505
The new PRTC officially opened Sept. 17, 2015 upon its charting by the FAA, and military flying operations began Sept. 18, 2015. This will be the fifth LFE for the PRTC and this news release serves as the official public notification of the event.
The NOTAMs for the exercise, issued by the FAA 72 hours prior to its start, will act as the final official notice.