A Fort Hood Test Will Screw Up Your GPS Throughout February

If you rely on GPS to get you where you are going, you may have a problem this month.

GPS Interference Testing

A GPS test centered around Fort Hood may cause some headaches for drivers, farmers, pilots, and anyone else who uses GPS during their day. These tests are common, but the thing that makes this one different is the vast area that will be affected. The test area covers Dallas, Houston, San Antonio and Oklahoma City. GPS interference testing centered around Fort Hood is scheduled to begin this evening at 11pm and will last until 5am central time Tuesday morning. More tests will follow:

February 5th through February 12th from 11p to 5a

February 13th 3a to 5a

February 14th 3a to 5a

February 15th through February 22nd 11p to 5a

February 23rd through February 27th 2:01 to 5am each morning

Area Farmers Also Affected by the Testing

According to KXXV, the GPS tests could also be a problem for Texas farmers who use GPS in their day-to-day work. Most farmers now use GPS technology for precision in the application of fertilizer and pesticides.

Area Flights May Be Disrupted

GPS is a major factor in the airline industry. Pilots use it to navigate, track position and speed, land in low visibility, and to avoid other aircraft. If you have a flight in Texas that falls within any of the testing dates and times, be prepared for possible delays, and extended routes (to avoid the test area). And to add insult to injury, the FAA says that testing schedules could change with little to no notice.