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KC-46A flew 36-hour non-stop endurance mission

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KC-46A aerial refueling tanker has broken its non-stop endurance record again by flying for 36 hours.

Capt. Jordan Gauvin, a pilot with the 157th Air Refueling Wing, Pease Air National Guard Base, New Hampshire Air National Guard, guides a KC-46A Pegasus over the Pacific Ocean during a 36-hour endurance mission, Nov. 16, 2022.
The long-duration sortie took place from Nov. 16-17 and was crewed by active duty and Air National Guard Airmen from Pease, who flew the jet non-stop from New Hampshire, across North America and the Pacific Ocean, around Guam, and back home again. The proof-of-concept operation showcased the ability of the Air Force’s newest tanker to project the force in the modern battle space. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Timm Huffman)


The feat was accomplished from Nov. 16-17 by the 157th Air Refueling Wing.

During this mission, the tanker refueled F-22s in the Pacific and received fuel three times in the air.

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One thought on “KC-46A flew 36-hour non-stop endurance mission”

  1. KC-46 crew: Flies 36 hours in a climate controlled cabin with a kitchen, airline seats, lavatory, bunks and the ability to walk around.

    B-52 crew: Hold my beer.

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