16 APR 2026
GlobalConstanța, Romania

NATO E-3 Sentry operating near Romania

Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 12:10 UTC · 1 source

A NATO E-3A Sentry AWACS aircraft, with the tail number LX-N90453 and callsign NATO27, has been tracked operating near Constanța, Romania. The aircraft departed from Konya, Turkey, indicating a shift in NATO's airborne surveillance posture in the region. This deployment suggests ongoing monitoring of the Black Sea area and adjacent territories.

Key Details
Tail/Callsign: LX-N90453/NATO27
Origin: Konya, Turkey
Sources
TW@sipjack1776view11h ago
Cycle: Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 12:10 UTC · First reported: 11h ago