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Potomac River Test Range / Explosive Experimental Area

Welcome to the Potomac River Test Range Website. This page provides daily information about the operations and scheduling of activities at the Potomac River Test Range and the Explosive Experimental Area (Pumpkin Neck). These facilities are used by our military to conduct munitions testing and should be avoided while testing is in progress. Click on any of the areas of interest to the right for additional information.

Range / Weapons Testing Hotline: 877-845-5656 (toll free) for daily updates on range operation and test schedule

Noise Questions & Comments: Call NSF Dahlgren: 540-653-8153 to comment or ask a question about noise or vibrations you think are being caused by operations at Dahlgren.

Range schedule information can also be found on the official NSWCDD Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/NSWCDahlgrenDivision/

For more information on NSWC Dahlgren Division's range schedule, contact the NSWCDD Public Affairs Office, (540) 653-8152.

Range Schedule for April 18-24, 2026

Saturday, April 18

No testing today. Have a great Navy day.

Sunday, April 19

No testing today. Have a great Navy day.

Monday, April 20

* Operating Times: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
* Noise on Station: N/A
* Noise Down Range: N/A
* River Restrictions: N/A

Tuesday, April 21

* Operating Times: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
* Noise on Station: Potential to create "Loud" noise in the southern and eastern (Main Range and Terminal Range) areas of NSF Dahlgren.
* Noise Down Range: Potential to create "Loud" noise down range and in communities surrounding NSF Dahlgren.
* River Restrictions: Restricted approximately 20,000 yards down range from NSF Dahlgren below the yellow "K" buoy (Maryland) and to the yellow "J" buoy (Virginia).

Wednesday, April 22

* Operating Times: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
* Noise on Station: Potential to create "Loud" noise in the southern and eastern (Main Range and Terminal Range) areas of NSF Dahlgren.
* Noise Down Range: Potential to create "Loud" noise down range and in communities surrounding NSF Dahlgren.
* River Restrictions: Restricted approximately 20,000 yards down range from NSF Dahlgren below the yellow "K" buoy (Maryland) and to the yellow "J" buoy (Virginia).

Thursday, April 23

* Operating Times: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
* Noise on Station: N/A
* Noise Down Range: N/A
* River Restrictions: N/A

Friday, April 24

* Operating Times: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
* Noise on Station: N/A
* Noise Down Range: N/A
* River Restrictions: N/A