US EditionBoeing Doomsday Plane Travels to LA with Hegseth
The E-4B aircraft, built to ensure government continuity during crises, landed with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth aboard amid rising geopolitical tensions, marking a rare public appearance.
- On January 6, 2026 the USAF’s Boeing E-4B Nightwatch moved from Offutt Air Force Base, Omaha, Nebraska, to Joint Base Andrews, then flew to Los Angeles International Airport on January 8, with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth aboard part of the journey, according to US media reports.
- Operational-Readiness activities such as system checks and crew training routinely prompt E-4B repositioning, supporting the National Airborne Operations Center for the President of the United States and Secretary of Defense.
- Its advanced communications suite and in-flight refuelling capability give the E-4B extended endurance for command operations, accommodating up to 110 people and flying 12 hours unrefuelled or 35.4 hours with refuelling.
- Amid heightened geopolitical tensions, viral sightings prompted widespread online speculation about the E-4B’s movements, but the Pentagon gave no official reason and defence experts stress visibility doesn’t mean crisis.
- The US Air Force operates four E-4B Nightwatch aircraft assigned to the 1st Airborne Command and Control Squadron, with at least one on alert, and reports plans for a $45 million replacement fleet.
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Presidential ‘Doomsday Plane’ Seen Landing at LAX, Sparking Questions
(U.S. Air Force) The presidential “Doomsday Plane,” a flying fortress designed to serve as an airborne command post in the event of a nuclear war, was spotted in the air on Thursday night, raising questions and some concern on social media. The Boeing E-4B Nightwatch was seen landing at LAX on Thursday evening in a video posted by the Airline Videos X account. What’s believed to be the first appearance in its 51-year flying history, the Boeing …
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