United StatesGulf of Mexico
US special ops aircraft operates over Gulf of Mexico
Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 14:09 UTC · 1 source
A US Air Force Dornier C-146A Wolfhound, a special operations support aircraft, has been observed conducting operations over the Gulf of Mexico. The aircraft, with tail number 11-3013 and using the callsign DAGGR33, was tracked flying west of Tampa, Florida, after departing from Crestview. The C-146A is used by Air Force Special Operations Command for personnel transport and other missions, and its presence in the Gulf region is routine but highlights ongoing US military activity in domestic airspace.
Key Details
Aircraft: Dornier C-146A Wolfhound
Tail/Call: 11-3013 / DAGGR33
Origin: Crestview, Florida
Area of Operation: Gulf of Mexico, west of Tampa
Sources
Cycle: Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 14:09 UTC · First reported: 9h ago