AREA 51 FAQ's

Frequently asked questions about Area 51

Where is Area 51?
Area-51 is located at Groom Lake, NV. about 140 miles north of Las Vegas, NV. Near the town of Rachel, NV. about 13 miles West of HWY 375 on Groom Lake Road.

How did Area-51 get it's name?
Area-51 got it's name from a map. The Facility at Groom Lake is located in Area-51 of the Nevada Test Site.

Is S-4 and Area-51 the same place?
No! S-4 is a facility located at Papoose Lake, NV. S-4 is the facility that Bob Lazar claims to have worked at, reverse engineering ET UFO's. The Air Force does not deny it exist, but will only say they do testing there but will not say what is tested. S-4 is located about 12 miles SSW. of Area-51.

Who provides Security for Area-51?
A subsidiary of EG&G (NOT Wackenhut). EG&G is the same company that runs Rocky Flats Nuclear Weapons Plant in Denver.

Can I See the Facility at Groom Lake (Area-51)?
Yes, there are several viewing points on Public Land. Two of the best are White Sides Mountain and Freedom Ridge. Stop in at Rachel for exact directions to these locations.

What will I see from White Side or Freedom Ridge?
10 miles away you can see the Base, all of it's buildings and a runway reportedly 27,000 ft. long. That's over 5 miles...

Can you take a camera up on the mountains?
This is up to you. The signs say no photos, map making or drawings may be made of the base or anything operating on or above it.

Can I drive up either of the Mountains?
Yes, you can drive up Freedom Ridge with a 4X4, but you must climb White Sides.

What is Old Faithful?
Old Faithful was first reported to be a (ET) UFO that arrived every Wednesday morning at 04:45 like clock work, hence the name Old Faithful. It is now known that this is nothing more then the first of the 373 flights from Las Vegas, that brings the workers into Area-51 everyday.

Are there UFO's At Area-51?
According to Bob Lazar no, the (ET) UFO's are at S-4 and not Area-51.

Is there a view point where I can see S-4 from?
Yes, but ask for direction in Rachel.

Is there a fence around the complex?
No. There are some wooden poles that mark the border but NO fence.

How will I know I am there?
Well if drive down Groom Lake Road and make it to the Guard House you have gone to far!

What would happen if I drove up the Guard House!
If you drive to the Guard House you are already on the instillation and will be removed (not asked, but removed) from your vehicle and arrested, and if you are lucky that is all that will happen to you.

What is the weather like?
This is the desert, it's hot, Dry, windy and there are NO trees. As someone once said about this place, "This is a place where a group of a 1,000 people could easily get lost". BE PREPARED! Help is a long way off, if it comes at all.

What is the first thing I should do when I get there?
Go into the town of Rachel and find the UFO Research Center or the Little A-Le-Inn (alien) Bar and Grill (you can't miss them) and get directions and gas. It might be 100+ miles between gas stations, and when you find one they might not have any gas. There is only about 75 or 100 people in in Rachel so don't expect much, but the people are very friendly for the most part.

Will I see anyone who works at Area-51?
Maybe. But don't bother them, they will not answer your questions and it is considered rude to ask!

Is there Police/Sheriff and EMS in Rachel?
NO! But everyone has a gun, and the town's people enforce the law. THEIR LAW. The Sheriff is about 50 miles away in Alamo. Some of the fine people of Rachel are EMT's but there is no Ambulance or Rescue, so you are on your own.

What else might I see when I am there?
Well even if you don't see any UFO's chances are you will see lots of military aircraft preforming all sorts of maneuvers. This is the home of the Air Force Thunderbirds, the Air Force's Red Flag and a host of other military groups.

Are there any other instillations in the area to see?
Yes, Nellis AFB and The Nevada Test Site cover over 3 million acres. There are several other installations on the Test Site, possibly more we don't know about. The base at Tonopah, NV. on the NW side of the Test Site is said to have had a dramatic increase in security and activity over
the 9 to 12 months.

As a last word of advice, The Air Force, EG&G and who ever else might be in control at Area-51 is so fed up with all of the tourist and media coming to see the base, they are no longer messing around. If you mess up, you will be in for some serious trouble. DON'T PUSH IT! DON'T make the rest of us look bad by doing something stupid. This might be public land but people live and ranch here, respect their rights!

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