Patriot Express

Flying Space-A via BWI: 11 Things You Need to Know

If you’re looking for a location with frequent Space-A flights to Germany, Baltimore/Washington International (BWI) airport is it! Although it’s a civilian airport, it has more missions to and from Ramstein AB than most military passenger terminals in the U.S. BWI has an Air Mobility Command (AMC) terminal and is …

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Travis AFB Space-A aircraft

Flying Space-A from Travis AFB: 7 Things You Need to Know

Travis Air Force Base is the biggest hub for Space-A travel on the West Coast. From Travis, you can take a hop in most any direction, but it’s a particularly good starting point if you want to fly to a destination in the Pacific. With three major airports within a 2-hour …

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12 Things to Know About Flying Space-A on the Patriot Express

Have you ever heard reference to the “Patriot Express,” “military rotator,” or “Cat B flight” and wondered what it was? It’s one of many possible aircraft you may “hop” when using Space-A military flights. Some seasoned Space-A travelers would argue that there’s no better way to fly! The Patriot Express …

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The Rota port and skyline seen from a distance

Flying Space-A via Rota, Spain: 8 Things You Need to Know

Sunshine, beautiful beaches, delicious food, and convenient access to cities all over southern Spain – that’s what you’ll find when you fly Space-A to Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota, the only U.S. Navy base in Spain. Add Rota to your short list for your next Space-A adventure! To help you plan …

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A red shrine in Japan surrounded by trees

Flying Space-A to Japan: 9 Things You Need to Know

Japan is one of the most unique travel destinations in the world and well worth the time and effort to get there. Military travelers are very fortunate, because we have the privilege of taking Space-A flights (aka “MAC” flights) to Japan, allowing us to save hundreds – or even thousands …

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