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Press Release | May 30, 2019

Aircraft morning departure

Vermont National Guard Public Affairs

SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vermont  –  

Aircraft are scheduled for takeoff from the Vermont Air National Guard Base out of the Burlington International Airport on the morning of May 31, between 7-10 a.m.

Area residents may see and hear them during that time.

The aircraft are not attached to the Vermont Air National Guard or 158th Fighter Wing.

In response to inclement weather, logistics, or external factors, the anticipated takeoff may be delayed.

Effective October 1, 2024: To streamline communications, all F-35 and Air National Guard related inquiries should be routed directly to the 158th Fighter Wing contact page or by calling 802-660-5379. F-35 flying alerts (ie night flying schedules) will only be posted on the Vermont Air National Guard website.
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