Sonic boom felt in the Foothills

Marine Corps Air Station Yuma has confirmed the ” loud boom ” several residents heard in the Foothills yesterday was the result of a sonic boom.

MCAS Yuma Range Operations said the sonic boom was caused by a USMC F-35B conducting routine training.

Sonic booms are the result of an aircraft reaching supersonic speed which is allowed in the area, according to MCAS Yuma.

MCAS Yuma said it appreciates the community’s understanding. It adds the booms are not often felt and it is normal in training to fight and win the country’s battles in the air.

KYMA 2019