Key facts
- President Donald Trump has access to a fleet of presidential aircraft, helicopters, and vehicles.
- The primary presidential aircraft is a modified Boeing 747-200B, known as Air Force One (VC-25A).
- A smaller Boeing 757 (C-32) is used for smaller airports and can carry the president.
- President Trump added a new Air Force One, a VC-25B Bridge, to the fleet.
The U.S. president travels using a dedicated fleet of aircraft, helicopters, and vehicles designed for safety, functionality, and secure communication. These conveyances are equipped to serve as a mobile Oval Office and Situation Room.
The most recognized presidential aircraft is the Air Force One, a militarized Boeing 747-200B designated VC-25A. This aircraft measures 231 feet long and offers 4,000 square feet of space, including offices, rest areas, and a conference room. It can accommodate 30 crew members and 71 passengers, with each plane costing approximately $325 million.
Additionally, the president occasionally utilizes a militarized Boeing 757, known as the C-32. This aircraft is smaller than the VC-25A, measuring 155 feet long, and typically serves the vice president. However, the president uses it to access smaller airports not equipped to handle the larger 747. The C-32 has space for 16 crew members and 45 passengers and cost around $145 million to produce.
President Donald Trump has also added a new Air Force One, a VC-25B Bridge, to the presidential fleet, which is a Boeing 747-8 retrofitted for presidential use.