Duluth's 148th Fighter Wing will conduct night flying Monday through Thursday.
Night flying will allow the wing to conduct flying training and air-to-air refueling utilizing night vision goggles, a news release said. Residents of Duluth and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan may hear F-16s taking off, flying and landing during the late afternoon and evening.
All F-16s are scheduled to be on the ground by 11:30 p.m.
Night flying is required for pilot proficiency to train for future missions worldwide.