Air Force One

Air Force One is the official air traffic control call sign for any U.S. Air Force aircraft carrying the President of the United States. While any plane can technically use the designation when the President is aboard, the term is most commonly associated with two specially modified Boeing 747-200B aircraft (VC-25A).

Key Facts About Air Force One:

• Aircraft Type: Boeing VC-25A (based on the Boeing 747-200B).

• Features:
  • Advanced communications and security systems.
  • Mid-air refueling capabilities.
  • Medical suite (which can function as an operating room).
  • Living quarters for the President, staff, and Secret Service.
  • Defensive measures, including electronic countermeasures.

• Home Base: Joint Base Andrews, Maryland.

• Upcoming Model: A new VC-25B (modified Boeing 747-8) is expected to replace the current planes in the late 2020s