The U.S. Navy announced its decision to expand EA-18G Growler jet operations at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Washington, by adding 36 aircraft and increasing flight training activities at both Ault Field and Outlying Landing Field Coupeville. Under the chosen plan (Alternative 2A), 80% of field carrier landing practice sessions will occur at OLF Coupeville, with noise-reduction measures included to limit community impact. The full Environmental Impact Statement and supporting documents were made available on the project website in September 2018.Open full document
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The U.S. Department of the Navy announces its decision to implement Alternative 2A of the Final Environmental Impact Statement for EA-18G Growler airfield operations at NAS Whidbey Island Complex. Alternative 2A adds 36 EA-18G operational aircraft, increases airfield operations at Ault Field and OLF Coupeville, and shifts field carrier landing practice to 80 percent at OLF Coupeville. The decision includes noise mitigation measures and use of Precision Landing Mode to reduce the overall number of FCLPs.