Later operations Area 51



f-22 during red flag exercise groom lake in background (march 2013)


since f-117 became operational in 1983, operations @ groom lake have continued. base , associated runway system expanded, including expansion of housing , support facilities. in 1995, federal government expanded exclusionary area around base include nearby mountains had hitherto afforded decent overlook of base, prohibiting access 3,972 acres (16.07 km) of land formerly administered bureau of land management. on october 22, 2015 federal judge signed order giving land belonged nevada family since 1870s united states air force expanding area 51. according judge, land overlooked base taken address security , safety concerns connected training , testing.








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