Boeing 747-200B (VC-25A)

09 Feb 2026 · © Unknown

This specific aircraft is Boeing 747-200B serial number 28000, operated as Air Force One when the President is aboard. Outfitted with advanced communications, defensive countermeasures, and aerial refueling capability.

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Advait S · 09 Feb 2026

Great photo!

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Aircraft

747-200B (VC-25A) VC-25A

United States of America (Air Force One)

28000

Registration

Airline

United States Air Force

RCH (REACH, FOR AIR MOBILITY COMMAND)

Manufacturer

Boeing

Location

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

AMS/EHAM

52.3086, 4.7639

Open map

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol AMS

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

One of only two Boeing VC-25A, specially modified as Air Force One for the President of the United States.

Fleet Rarity

1 of 2 VC-25A in the world (registration 28000 and 29000), both operated by the USAF.

Record Flights

Has flown historic long-haul, diplomatic, and state missions, including emergency and ceremonial flights.

Safety & Events

Widely known for transporting U.S. Presidents. No major incident history, some non-fatal maintenance diversions.

Future Outlook

Scheduled for replacement by Boeing VC-25B in mid-late 2020s, may be retired or preserved.

Specifications

General Electric CF6-80C2B1

Engine

59.6 meters

Wingspan

70.7 meters

Length

12,600 kilometers

Range

917 kilometers per hour

Speed

Up to 70 passengers (custom government config)

Capacity

377,842 kilograms

MTOW

19.3 meters

Height

4 × 252.4 kN (56,700 lbf) each

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 3 (~100 dB at full power)

Noise

Currently, the VC-25A is being considered for replacement; further information may soon become historical.