Carter Roy

How far can they go to keep a secret?

That said, despite its secrecy, Area 51 isn't a place that anyone could unknowingly enter.

You don't take a wrong turn and suddenly see military secrets.

the surrounding land is filled with warnings not to get too close.

They even have road sensors that detect metal objects coming towards it, i.e.

The base is heavily guarded.

The second you get even remotely close, helicopters and white trucks will appear watching you from a distance.

They hope the sight of them is enough to intimidate you to turn around.

For most, they probably do.

If you don't heed that warning, well, then you may find yourself being interrogated by armed guards.

Best get on your way at that point.

All of that, however, is if you're on land.

According to writer Caitlin Johnson, a rogue plane flew over Area 51 in 2009.

The Air Force noticed and reportedly chased the intruder for four hours until they landed safely.

It's unclear what happened after that.

I assume a real strict talking to.

And there's also the case of Gabriel Ziefman in 2020.

Intrigued by military Air Force bases, Ziefman requested special permission to fly to Area 51.

A bold ask for a civilian pilot.

I can imagine the conversation.