MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. – McConnell Air Force Base’s aircraft are departing Saturday to relocate away from severe weather which is forecasted for the Wichita area Saturday night tonight Sunday morning. This is the fourth relocation of McConnell aircraft in the past six weeks, due to severe weather
The potential for severe weather has increased over the past 48 hours, calling for an increased chance of high winds, the possibility of large hail and a chance for tornadoes. Therefore, McConnell’s KC-135R Stratotanker and KC-46A Pegasus aircraft are being relocated to other military bases outside the local area. This is being done to protect the aircraft from potential damage, but also preserve the 22nd Air Refueling Wing’s capability to support its worldwide aerial refueling and airlift mission.
The remaining aircraft, undergoing various phases of maintenance, along with a range of flightline vehicles and equipment, are being stored in hangars.