BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. -- Barksdale Air Force Base invites community members to an Air Installations Compatible Use Zones (AICUZ) Open House on Thursday, May 29, 2025, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Bossier Parish Central Library (7204 Hutchison Dr., Bossier City, LA 71111).
Col Michael Maginness, 2nd Bomb Wing commander, will provide opening remarks at the AICUZ open house. The AICUZ Program protects the health and safety of those living near military airfields while supporting the Air Force mission. It also provides land use guidelines for areas affected by aircraft noise and flight operations.
Changes in land use and population growth have occurred since the last AICUZ study in 2008. This open house will offer an opportunity for the community to learn about the study's recommendations. These recommendations help local communities plan development that’s compatible with ongoing Air Force operations.
Attendees can explore informational displays and will have the opportunity to network with others interested in fostering safe and sustainable relationships between the base and local communities.
For more information about the AICUZ Open House, please contact the 2nd Bomb Wing Public Affairs Office at 318-456-1805 or email 2BW.PA@us.af.mil.