Nellis Air Force Base

The 414th Combat Training Squadron conducts Red Flag exercises to provide aircrews the experience of multiple, intensive air combat sorties in the safety of a training environment. There are three iterations of Red Flag annually, one U.S. only, one open to FVEY (Five Eyes) participants and one that welcomes an expanded roster of international allies and partners. The training occurs at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada on the Nevada Test and Training Range, the U.S. Air Force’s premier military training area with more than 12,000 square miles of airspace and 2.9 million acres of land.

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Nellis AFB hosts one of the largest weapons load competitions

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Eva Castillo, a 757th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Thunder Aircraft Maintenance Unit, weapons load crew member, prepares to load a Joint Direct Attack Munition GBU-32 during a weapons load crew competition at Nellis AFB, Nevada, July 26, 2024. Under the name “Sin City Showdown”, this weapons load crew competition featured 13 weapons standardization teams across Nellis AFB, Spangdahlem Air Base, Shaw AFB, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Seymour Johnson AFB and Hill AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jose Miguel T. Tamondong)

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Nellis AFB hosts one of the largest weapons load competitions

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 34th Fighter Generation Squadron prepare to load a Captive Air Training Missile 120C onto an F-35A Lightning II during a load crew competition at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, July 26, 2024. This weapons load crew competition was held during Red Flag-Nellis 24-3 and was also attended by visiting units from Spangdahlem Air Base, Shaw AFB, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Seymour Johnson AFB and Hill AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jose Miguel T. Tamondong)

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Nellis AFB hosts one of the largest weapons load competitions

Airmen cheer on teams during a physical fitness assessment at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, July 24, 2024. The physical fitness assessment was designed to prepare Airmen in the 2W1X1 career field for the physical demands of wartime operations and stresses caused by agile combat employment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samantha Krolikowski)

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Nellis AFB hosts one of the largest weapons load competitions

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Shelton Thigpen, weapons load crew member assigned to the 94th Fighter Generation Squadron at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, does a push press during a physical fitness assessment at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, July 24, 2024. The fitness assessment was part of the Nellis Weapons Standardization Team load crew competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samantha Krolikowski)

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Nellis AFB hosts one of the largest weapons load competitions

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Laynie Jones, a weapons load crew member assigned to the 94th Fighter Generation Squadron at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, completes a hex bar deadlift during a load crew physical fitness assessment at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, July 24, 2024. Load crews from several units participating in Red Flag-Nellis 24-3 took part in a Load Crew of the Quarter written exam and the weapons fitness assessment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samantha Krolikowski)

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An F-16CM Fighting Falcon assigned to the 20th Fighter Wing, Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, lands at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, July 17, 2024 to participate in Red Flag-Nellis 24-3. The 414th Combat Training Squadron at Nellis conducts Red Flag exercises to provide aircrews the experience of multiple, intensive air combat sorties in the safety of a training environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by William R. Lewis)

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A B-1B Lancer assigned to the 28th Bomb Wing, Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakoda, lands at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, July 17, 2024 to participate in Red Flag-Nellis 24-3. Red Flag is an opportunity to enhance the readiness and training necessary to respond as a joint force to any potential crisis or challenge across the globe. (U.S. Air Force photo by William R. Lewis)

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An F-35B Lightning II assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 542, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, lands at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, July 17, 2024 to participate in Red Flag-Nellis 24-3. Red Flag provides complex-realistic scenarios concentrated on warfighting in the Indo-Pacific theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by William R. Lewis)

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A U.S. Navy EA-18G Growler takes off for a Red Flag-Nellis 24-2 night mission at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, March 18, 2024. Red Flag provides participants the opportunity to plan and employ together in the air, domain (supported by space, and cyber) in a contested, degraded and operationally limited environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Jimmy Cummings)

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Major Nathan Persons, left, and Capt. Annie Braun, Weapon Systems Officer, assigned to the 366th Fighter Wing, Mountain Home Air Force Base (AFB), Idaho, depart an F-15E Strike Eagle after finishing a Red Flag-Nellis 24-2 mission at Nellis AFB, Nevada, March 18, 2024. Red Flag exercises provide aircrews the experience of multiple, intensive air combat sorties in the safety of a training environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by William R. Lewis)

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Royal Netherlands Air Force participate in Red Flag-Nellis 24-2

Members of the Royal Netherlands Air Force prepare to launch an F-35A Lightning II during Red Flag-Nellis 24-2 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, March 13, 2024. The presence of the F-35s offers the U.S., allies, and partners a versatile and highly capable system, enhancing collective defense measures while reinforcing the NATO alliance’s commitment to leveraging top-tier military capabilities for regional security and deterrence. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jose Miguel T. Tamondong)

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Royal Netherlands Air Force participate in Red Flag-Nellis 24-2

A Royal Netherlands Air Force F-35A Lightning II sits on the flightline during Red Flag-Nellis 24-2, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, March 13, 2024. The integration of the F-35 brings unprecedented capabilities including enhanced stealth, sensor fusion and network connectivity which are crucial in maintaining air superiority and deterring potential adversaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jose Miguel T. Tamondong)

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Royal Netherlands Air Force participate in Red Flag-Nellis 24-2

Members of the Royal Netherlands Air Force prepare to launch out F-35A Lightning IIs during Red Flag-Nellis 24-2 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, March 13, 2024. The integration of the F-35 brings unprecedented capabilities including enhanced stealth, sensor fusion and network connectivity which are crucial in maintaining air superiority and deterring potential adversaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jose Miguel T. Tamondong)

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Royal Netherlands Air Force participate in Red Flag-Nellis 24-2

A Royal Netherlands Air Force F-35A Lightning II sits on the flightline during Red Flag-Nellis 24-2, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, March 13, 2024. The integration of the F-35 brings unprecedented capabilities including enhanced stealth, sensor fusion and network connectivity which are crucial in maintaining air superiority and deterring potential adversaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jose Miguel T. Tamondong)

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Royal Netherlands Air Force participate in Red Flag-Nellis 24-2

A Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) F-35A Lightning II taxis on the flightline during Red Flag-Nellis 24-2, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, March 13, 2024. U.S. warfighters participating in RF-N 24-2 trained alongside the RNLAF’s F-35As to integrate best practices and improve interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jose Miguel T. Tamondong)

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From left, U.S. Navy Aviation Ordnancemen Ivania Gomez-Diaz, Melani Nunez and Kelvin Fells, assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 135, Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, download an advanced anti-radiation guided missile during Red Flag-Nellis 24-2 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, March 13, 2024. Exercise participants conducted a variety of scenarios, including defensive counterair, offensive counterair suppression of enemy air defenses, and offensive counterair interdiction. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordan McCoy)

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Staff Sgt Cody VanNurden, a crew chief assigned to the 857th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, conducts pre-flight checks of an F-16C Fighting Falcon prior to a Red Flag-Nellis 24-2 mission at Nellis AFB, Nevada, March 13, 2024. Red Flag is an opportunity to increase our cooperation, collaboration and interoperability to deter adversaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by William R. Lewis)

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U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Andrew Garcia, a Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 323 fixed wing aircraft head plane captain, Marine Corps Air Station, Miramar, California, communicates with a pilot before the launch of an F/A-18C Hornet during Red Flag-Nellis 24-2 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, March 11, 2024. Exercise participants conducted a variety of scenarios, including defensive counterair, offensive counterair suppression of enemy air defenses and offensive counterair interdiction. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordan McCoy)

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Royal Netherlands Air Force perform F-35A low-level training

Two Royal Netherlands Air Force F-35A Lightning IIs conduct familiarization flights over a low-level training area for Red Flag-Nellis 24-2, March 7, 2024. The presence of the F-35s offers the U.S., Allies, and partners a versatile and highly capable system, enhancing collective defense measures while reinforcing the NATO Alliance’s commitment to leveraging top-tier military capabilities for regional security and deterrence. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Megan Estrada)

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Royal Netherlands Air Force perform F-35A low-level training

Two Royal Netherlands Air Force F-35A Lightning IIs conduct familiarization flights over a low-level training area for Red Flag-Nellis 24-2, March 7, 2024. The presence of the F-35s offers the U.S., Allies, and partners a versatile and highly capable system, enhancing collective defense measures while reinforcing the NATO Alliance’s commitment to leveraging top-tier military capabilities for regional security and deterrence. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Megan Estrada)

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When is Red Flag?
Red Flag-Nellis traditionally happens three times a year.

Red Flag 22-2 is March 4-18, 2022.

We will announce future exercise dates a few days before they are set to begin.
Who's flying?
The aircraft that participate in Red Flag-Nellis vary with each iteration.

Red Flag-Nellis 22-2 will welcome around 14 units and approximately 1,750 participants from the USAF, Marine Corps, Navy and Air National Guard, Royal Saudi Air Force and Republic of Singapore Air Force.

The 366^th Fighter Wing from Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, will take the lead wing position as more than 55 aircraft, such as the B-1B, E-3, E-8, EA-18G, F-15SA, F-15E, F-16C/D, HC-130, KC-135, HH-60 and MQ-9 participate in complex mission scenarios against aggressor forces.
Where can I watch?
Only authorized personnel are allowed to access Nellis Air Force Base, and the flight line is restricted for official use only. If you're a member of the public, there are a variety of places off base near the end of the flight line where you will be able to view take offs and landings. Please do not block traffic and be respectful of private homes and businesses.
Media Access
All media queries and requests for interviews must be coordinated through the 57th Wing Public Affairs office. You may email or call Public Affairs at 702-652-5957.
Noise Disturbance
Nellis Air Force Base is one of the largest fighter bases in the world. From 100 feet above the ground to twice the speed of sound, Nellis conducts advanced combat training, performs operational test and evaluation, and develops tactics to provide realistic training for servicemembers. We understand, at times, communities in Southern Nevada may be impacted by this training. We strive to be good neighbors to the surrounding community, if you wish to provide information about an aircraft noise disturbance please click here.