The truth is out there, somewhere.
– The X Files
What Is Area 51?
Area 51 is a highly classified Air Force facility located in Nevada. Subject of numerous conspiracy theories and rumors, particularly related to extraterrestrial life and government cover-ups. Besides development and testing of experimental aircraft and weapons systems the exact purpose of the facility is not publicly known.
Where Is Area 51?
Area 51 is located in the Nevada desert, about 83 miles (134 km) northwest of Las Vegas, Nevada, in the United States. The exact location of the facility is in a remote and heavily guarded area known as Groom Lake.
Area 51 – That Zone Between Area 50 and Area 52
Area 51 Fun Facts
- The official name of Area 51 is actually Homey Airport.
- The site was originally chosen for its remote location and proximity to the Nevada Test Site, where atomic bomb tests were conducted in the 1950s.
- Area 51 has its own private air force, known as the Janet Airlines which transports employees to and from the base from various locations across the United States.
- There is a highly restricted area within Area 51 known as “S-4,” where it is believed that extraterrestrial technology is being stored and studied.
- The airspace over Area 51 is designated as restricted, meaning that any unauthorized aircraft flying over the site can be shot down.
- The base has been featured in numerous movies, TV shows, and video games, including Independence Day, The X-Files, and Call of Duty: Black Ops.
- The site is heavily guarded by armed personnel and motion sensors, making it nearly impossible to access without permission.
- It is believed that the base has its own underground tunnels and facilities, which are connected to other government facilities across the U.S.
- The U.S. government did not publicly acknowledge the existence of Area 51 until 2013.