Ohio Air National Guard to conduct nighttime training through Thursday

Ohio Air National Guard An F-16 Fighting Falcon, assigned to the Ohio National Guard’s 180th Fighter Wing, takes off during a night flying exercise at the 180FW in Swanton, Ohio, May 17, 2021. The 180FW is the only F-16 fighter wing in the state of Ohio, whose mission is to provide for America; protection of the homeland, effective combat power and defense support to civil authorities, while developing Airmen, supporting their families and serving in our community. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Kregg York)

By WHIO Staff

OHIO — The Ohio National Guard’s 180th Fighter Wing is scheduled to conduct some nighttime training flights starting tonight.

Weather permitting, the 180th Fighter Wing is expected to conduct these nighttime flights starting this evening through March 9.

“Area residents may see or hear F-16 fighter jets, including the use of flares, taking off and landing until about 9:00 p.m.,” according to a spokesperson.

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While training flights normally take place during the day, F-16 pilots and maintenance personnel have a requirement to conduct night operations as part of their overall readiness training.

The 180th Fighter Wing will also conduct an air defense exercise over Hillsboro and Chillicothe between 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.

The exercise flights could be relocated, delayed or cancelled due to weather.