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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Aviation Nation Red Flag history tour

U.S. Air Force Col. Eric Winterbottom, left, 414th Combat Training Squadron (CTS) commander, poses with 414th CTS Red Flag maintenance Airmen in front of an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, April 3, 2025. Each member of the maintenance division provided insight on the needs of visiting units for Red Flag. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Josey Blades)

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Aviation Nation Red Flag history tour

U.S. Air Force Col. Eric Winterbottom, 414th Combat Training Squadron commander, talks about the history of Bouley Hall and its significance to Red Flag at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, April 3, 2025. Winterbottom provided information about the 29 countries that have joined the U.S. in this exercise and the training opportunities Red Flag provides its participants. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Josey Blades)

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Aviation Nation Red Flag history tour

Nellis Air Force Base’s (AFB) Collier Trophy sits inside the heritage room of the 414th Combat Training Squadron’s Red Flag building at Nellis AFB, Nevada, April 3, 2025. The Collier Trophy was established in 1911 and is awarded annually for “the greatest achievement in aeronautics or astronautics in America, with respect to improving the performance, efficiency and safety of air or space vehicles.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Josey Blades)

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Aviation Nation Red Flag history tour

U.S. Airmen and personnel assigned to the 507th Air Defense Aggressor Squadron (507 ADAS) pose for a photo in front of an SA-8 Surface to Air Missile System at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, April 3, 2025. The mission of the 507 ADAS is to provide the training environment for the Aggressor Squadrons and participants of Red Flag-Nellis. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Josey Blades)

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Aviation Nation Red Flag history tour

A photo of the heritage room inside the 414th Combat Training Squadron’s Red Flag building at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, April 3, 2025. The heritage room is named after Lt. Col. Richard “Moody” Suter, the visionary behind the creation of Red Flag in 1975. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Josey Blades)

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Aviation Nation Red Flag history tour

A photo of one of the tables inside the 414th Combat Training Squadron’s Red Flag building heritage room at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, April 3, 2025. The heritage room is named after Lt. Col. Richard “Moody” Suter, the visionary behind the creation of Red Flag in 1975. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Josey Blades)

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Aviation Nation Red Flag history tour

A photo of Lt. Col. Richard “Moody” Suter is displayed inside a heritage room within the 414th Combat Training Squadron’s Red Flag building, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, April 3, 2025. The heritage room is named Moody’s after Suter’s callsign and represents his involvement behind the creation of Red Flag in 1975. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Josey Blades)

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Red Flag 25-2 Expands International Collaboration and Multi-Domain Integration

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Keith Bartlett, an F/A-18C Hornet pilot, assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 232, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, conducts a preflight inspection on his aircraft before his Red Flag-Nellis mission at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, March 19, 2025. Red Flag 25-2 strengthened integration among joint force partners as well as ally and partner nations by allowing participants to hone their readiness and lethality through daily high-end training. (U.S. Air Force photo by William R. Lewis)

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Red Flag 25-2 Expands International Collaboration and Multi-Domain Integration

A Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) Eurofighter Typhoon takes off while a second RSAF Eurofighter Typhoon taxis on the runway for a mission in support of Red Flag-Nellis 25-2 from Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, March 17, 2025. Red Flag offered RSAF Typhoon pilots opportunities to train in a simulated combat environment, including complex air-to-air and air-to-ground scenarios, under day and night conditions. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Michael Sanders)

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Red Flag 25-2 Expands International Collaboration and Multi-Domain Integration

A U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18C assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 232, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, taxis out for a Red Flag-Nellis night mission at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, March 13, 2025. Red Flag strengthens integration among joint force partners to maximize strategic capabilities, readiness and lethality. (U.S. Air Force photo by William R. Lewis)

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Red Flag 25-2 Expands International Collaboration and Multi-Domain Integration

Two B-52 Stratofortresses assigned to the 5th Bomb Wing, Minot Air Force Base (AFB), North Dakota, take off for a Red Flag 25-2 night mission at Nellis AFB, Nevada, March 12, 2025. Red Flag was established in 1975 to better prepare our forces for combat by exposing each participant to ten simulated combat missions. (U.S. Air Force Photo by 1st Lt. Jimmy Cummings)

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Red Flag 25-2 Expands International Collaboration and Multi-Domain Integration

Three U.S. Navy EA-18G Growlers assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron 132, Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Washington, take off for a night mission during Red Flag 25-2 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, March 12, 2025. Red Flag strengthens integration among joint force partners to maximize strategic capabilities, readiness and lethality. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Jimmy Cummings)

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Red Flag 25-2 Expands International Collaboration and Multi-Domain Integration

A United Arab Emirates Air Force F-16E Desert Falcon takes off in support of Red Flag-Nellis 25-2, from Nellis Air Force Base Nevada, March 11, 2025. International partners from the United Arab Emirates Air Force, Royal Saudi Air Force, and Turkish Air Force provide strategic educational and operational opportunities while promoting long-term relationships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Michael Sanders)

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Red Flag 25-2 Expands International Collaboration and Multi-Domain Integration

A U.S. Air Force E-3 Sentry assigned to the 552nd Air Control Wing, Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, taxis out for a night mission during Red Flag-Nellis 25-2 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, March 10, 2025. Red Flag provides unique training with an emphasis on Airmen and Guardians’ readiness for high-end warfighting and strategic competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by William R. Lewis)

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A U.S. EA-18G Growler assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron 132, Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Washington, lands prior to the start of Red Flag-Nellis 25-2 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, March 6, 2025. Red Flag provides unique training with an emphasis on Airmen and Guardians’ readiness for high-end warfighting and strategic competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by William R. Lewis)

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A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress assigned to the 5th Bomb Wing, Minot Air Force Base (AFB), North Dakota, arrives to Nellis AFB for Red Flag-Nellis 25-2, March 6, 2025. Red Flag provides unique training with an emphasis on Airmen and Guardians’ readiness for high-end warfighting and strategic competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by William R. Lewis)

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A United Arab Emirates Air Force F-16E Desert Falcon lands prior to the start of Red Flag-Nellis 25-2 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, March 6, 2025. International partners from the United Arab Emirates Air Force, Royal Saudi Air Force, and Turkish Air Force provide mutually beneficial educational and operational opportunities while promoting long-term relationships. (U.S. Air Force photo by William R. Lewis)

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A Turkish F-16 assigned to the 132nd Squadron lands before the start of Red Flag-Nellis 25-2 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, March 5, 2025. International partners from the United Arab Emirates Air Force, Royal Saudi Air Force, and Turkish Air Force provide mutually beneficial educational and operational opportunities while promoting long-term relationships and interoperability with international militaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by William R. Lewis)

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Red Flag 25-2 Expands International Collaboration and Multi-Domain Integration

A Turkish F-16 assigned to the 132nd Squadron lands before the start of Red Flag-Nellis 25-2 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, March 5, 2025. International partners from the United Arab Emirates Air Force, Royal Saudi Air Force, and Turkish Air Force provide mutually beneficial educational and operational opportunities while promoting long-term relationships and interoperability with international militaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by William R. Lewis)

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Staff Sg. Clarissa Escarsega, who works in supply for the 421st Fighter Generation Squadron, and Senior Airman Austin Paisar, a weapons crew member by trade, prepare and F-35A Lightning II prior to a mission during Red Flag 25-1 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The squadron is continuing to train Airmen from different career fields to launch combat sorties. This iteration of Red Flag marks 50 years of high-end training, highlighting Red Flag’s enduring legacy of preparing its participants to be combat-ready and mission-effective in the face of evolving threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Micah Garbarino)

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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.