Kabul Airport has thousands of fleeing civilians on Tarmac

a reply to: face23785

I believe they landed in the UAE.

originally posted by: Zaphod58
... final count upon arrival was 640.

Coming soon to a welfare office near you.

Two more KC-135s heading in. One just off England, one over Europe. One of Dubai or the UAE heading into Afghan airspace, with a C-17 about to land in Dubai. Another C-17 heading out of the US in that direction, but not sure where he'll end up yet. C-17 RCH869 heading back to CONUS, passing over Gibraltar.

Interestingly, LAWLS19, an HC-130J is heading into Afghanistan, pretty much down in the weeds.

Rumored to be a total of 27 C-17s into Europe today, and possibly tomorrow.

a reply to: starviego

I believe it was Fort Stewart, and two unnamed bases are preparing to receive 22,000 refugees.

a reply to: Zaphod58

I'm at work right now, so I'm limited on time but I just had a peek at
FlightRadar. They have an AC-130J (no call sign given) flying out around Dubai International. It just took off so, no indication of flight path yet, but I'm guessing it will take a NE heading in a bit.

Also, there is an RC-135W (FlightRadar is calling a stratotanker) that is in the area of Kabul. Call sign was PYTHN52, I believe.

Can't find any actual transport craft at this point.

Just wanted to give an update.

Nine C-17s arrived with 1000 troops and equipment. Seven of those departed with 700-800 people, 165 Americans.