Hangar 227

Hangar 227 was built by the U.S. Air Force in the 1950s and became one of the United States’ strategic air command bases.

Purpose / Function

The Air Force used it to perform heavy maintenance on bombers and tankers before it was sold to Pan American World Airways, who used it for about ten years to maintain their fleet.

Alterations

A hidden military base, Hangar 227 Underground Base, was built beneath the hanger in secret.

Type

Hangar, Massive

Parent Location

Pease International Tradeport

Included Locations

• Hangar 227 Underground Base

Owning Organization

Department of Homeland Security