MSP Aviation to Conduct Training Near Hagerstown

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The Washington County Division of Emergency Services has announced that the Maryland State Police Aviation Command will be conducting scheduled training exercises at the Washington County Public Safety Training Center on multiple dates in February and March. During these timeframes, residents in the surrounding area may notice increased aviation activity, but this is a planned training exercise and there is no cause for alarm.

Why it matters

These training exercises are essential for the Maryland State Police Aviation Command to maintain their preparedness and support public safety operations in the region. By informing the local community, the Division of Emergency Services is being proactive in managing expectations and avoiding unnecessary concern or panic.

The details

The training exercises will take place on the following dates and times: February (8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.) on the 16th, 19th, 23rd, and 25th; and March (5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.) on the 2nd, 4th, 9th, 10th, 12th, and 17th. During these timeframes, residents in the surrounding area may notice increased aviation activity, but this is a planned training exercise and there is no cause for alarm.

• The training exercises will take place in February and March 2026.
• The February exercises will be held from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on the 16th, 19th, 23rd, and 25th.
• The March exercises will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on the 2nd, 4th, 9th, 10th, 12th, and 17th.