Whiteman Air Force Base — Knob Noster, United States

Whiteman Air Force Base, coded SZL, is a United States Air Force installation located in west-central Missouri, best known as the home of the B-2 Spirit stealth bomber fleet operated by the 509th Bomb Wing. As military infrastructure rather than a civilian airport, Whiteman supports strategic bomber operations, training exercises, and national defense missions rather than commercial or passenger air travel. The base has historical roots dating back to the Cold War era, when it also housed intercontinental ballistic missile silos. Whiteman's extensive runway and specialized hangar facilities are designed to accommodate the unique maintenance and security requirements of stealth aircraft. The base remains a cornerstone of U.S. long-range strike capability and continues to play a central role in American military aviation strategy.