NSWCDD Range Schedule

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 Jan. 20-23, 2026

Tuesday, Jan. 20

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

Wednesday, Jan. 21

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

Thursday, Jan. 22

* Operating Times: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
* Noise on Station: Potential to create "Loud" noise in the northern "C" gate area of NSF Dahlgren
* Noise Down Range: Potential to create "Loud" noise down range and in communities surrounding NSF Dahlgren.
* River Restrictions: N/A

Friday, Jan. 23