Historically important air base
in striking surroundings

Situated in the stunning Sacremento valley of Northern California, Beale has been an active USAF base since the start of the Cold War.

Primarily known for reconnaissance, Beale has launched the eyes in the sky that have informed many a world-turning decision, and continues in this role today.

Realised in stunning detail, Blackbird Simulations KBAB Beale Air Force Base is the perfect stage from which to fly your military missions.

Beale AFB - home of the U2 & Habu!

During the last 60 years, Beale has been host to various aircraft missions including bombing, strategic reconnaissance and air-to-air refuelling.

Blackbird Simulations KBAB Beale Air Force Base gives you the current version of the airbase as it was within 2022.

Scenery locations

The scenery covers the main airbase, storage areas at the north side and housing and services area to the south east. There are two small additional features to the east, a training “bullseye” and the PAVE PAWS radar installation.

Scenery Highlights

• Accurate buildings and hangars
• Accurate base specific static planes (U-2, T-38, RQ-4, KC-135)
• Accurate USAF ground equipment
• Support vehicles specific to U-2 operations
• Detailed and accurate tarmac texturing with weathering effects true to the actual base
• Dynamic night lighting
• Animated ground crew and ground equipment (beacon, birdstrike radar, flags)
• Detailed depiction of PAVE PAWS radar installation east of the base