What: NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center’s DC-8 aircraft will fly over Central Valley and surroundings areas as part of an air quality field study. Residents in the areas below will see and hear the aircraft as it flies to achieve these measurements.
Where: Central Valley, CA and surrounding areas
When: Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at mid-morning to early afternoon
Additional details: All flyovers are conducted at a safe altitude without harm to public, wildlife, or infrastructure. Jet aircraft are loud and those with sensitivity to loud noises should be aware of the flyover window.
To follow along real-time with the DC-8’s flight path, visit:
https://airbornescience.nasa.gov/tracker/#!/status/list
Learn more:
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For more information contact:
Erica Heim
NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center, Edwards, California
650-499-9053
erica.heim@nasa.gov
Elena Aguirre
NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center, Edwards, California
661-233-3966
elena.aguirre@nasa.gov
Megan Person
NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center, Edwards, California
661-276-2094
megan.person@nasa.gov
