Navy to test surface to air weapons in Gulf

The Navy will conduct surface –to-air weapon testing in the Gulf of Mexico Feb. 19 - 20.

The hazard area is approximately 75 miles south of Destin.  The active times are from 6 a.m. to noon on both days.

All vessels are required to remain clear of the hazard are during those periods.

The following coordinates bound the hazard area:

Point                       Latitude                                            Longitude

1.                            29 deg 32.8 min N                          86 deg 58.2 min W

2.                            29 deg 33.0 min N                          85 deg 35.1 min W

3.                            28 deg 50.0 min N                          85 deg 36.9 min W

4.                            28 deg 19.3 min N                          86 deg 09.8 min W

5.                            29 deg 02.3 min N                          87 deg 11.9 min W

6.                            29 deg 32.8 min N                          86 deg 58.2 min W

Range advisories and notice to mariners will broadcast on Channel 16. 

For more information, call 882-5800.