16 APR 2026
United StatesWyoming, United States

US E-6B Mercury tracked over Wyoming

Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 18:18 UTC · 1 source

A US Navy E-6B Mercury aircraft, identified by its tactical hex code AF03E5, was tracked flying northwest over Wyoming at a higher altitude than typical for this type. The E-6B serves as a communications relay platform, particularly for the US strategic command structure. Its unusual flight profile and location over the continental United States have drawn attention from aviation observers.

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TW@sipjack1776view5h ago
Cycle: Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 18:18 UTC · First reported: 5h ago