Estonia warns of low-flying NATO aircraft — ERR News
The Estonian Air Force has warned that aircraft from NATO's Baltic Air Policing mission will conduct low-altitude flights in Estonian airspace this week. This was reported by ERR News.
Flights will last a week
The training is scheduled from Monday, September 21, to Sunday, September 27, daily from 10:00 to 22:00. Some aircraft may fly at supersonic speeds, causing a shock wave and a sonic boom. Its sound may resemble an explosion or an artillery shot.
The Air Force urged residents not to worry about increased aircraft noise. According to the force, the flights are part of planned NATO training activities and are not connected to any specific incident.
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Minimum altitude is 152 meters
The low-altitude flights will be conducted at no less than 152 meters, or 500 feet. Routes will avoid large populated areas, although aircraft may fly near settlements or individual farms.
The training is being conducted in accordance with Estonian legislation and in coordination with the civilian Transport Department and air traffic control service. The NATO mission operates from Ämari Air Base, located about 40 kilometers west of Tallinn, as well as from Lithuania's Šiauliai Air Base, and covers all three Baltic states.
The mission's alert forces are formed on a rotational basis by the air forces of NATO member states. Spanish F/A-18 Hornets have joined Turkish F-16 Fighting Falcons at Ämari.
