The largest airplane graveyard in the world is impressive in its size and amount of equipment (5 photos)

The aircraft storage and preservation site is often referred to as "The Boneyard." It covers 1,050 hectares and houses over 3,000 aircraft.





The world's largest aircraft boneyard is officially called the 309th Aerospace Maintenance and Repair Group (AMARG) and it covers a whopping 1,050 hectares on the grounds of Davis-Monthan Air Force Base.

Often referred to as "The Boneyard," it is a haven for anyone interested in aviation. It houses aircraft from various branches of the U.S. military, including the Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard, as well as NASA spacecraft.



This location has become a landmark for storing decommissioned military aircraft. With more than 3,280 aircraft and other aerospace equipment, AMARG is the world's largest aircraft storage and preservation facility.

The location for the aircraft graveyard was not chosen by chance. The low humidity in this region of Arizona, little rainfall, and hard desert soil help to naturally preserve the aircraft. Local conditions prevent rust and corrosion, so the aircraft can be stored outdoors.

The Aircraft Boneyard was established a year after the end of World War II and has gradually expanded over the years to house surplus aircraft from various U.S. military units and government agencies.





Today, the facility not only stores aircraft and other aerospace equipment, but also disposes of them. In addition, specialists convert old fighters into aerial targets for training exercises.



The graveyard is a time capsule of aviation history, according to Scott Marchand, director of the nearby Pima Air & Space Museum. The museum offers tours of the Boneyard to aviation enthusiasts.



In addition to storing aircraft, AMARG also provides them with thorough maintenance. In particular, sensitive materials are removed from the equipment and covered with special protective films.

The military calls this facility a place for preserving ghost planes, which can be put back into service or dismantled for spare parts. According to Marchand, anyone interested in aviation equipment should visit the "Burial."