Air Force One Refuels at Shannon Airport
On January 22, 2026, Air Force one, carrying U.S. president Donald Trump, made a brief refueling stop at Shannon Airport in Ireland.
Flight Details and Security
The Boeing 757 aircraft landed at approximately 6:30 PM local time and departed around 7:30 PM.president Trump remained on board during the approximately one-hour stop. FlightRadar24 data indicated the flight was heavily tracked during this period.
Irish authorities reported a heightened security presence at the airport during the stop, but normal operations were maintained. A small protest occurred near the airport, according to local reports.
Davos Economic Forum and Return to the United States
This stop occurred following President Trump’s participation in the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. During his address on January 22nd, President Trump criticized europe’s economic direction. The aircraft is now en route back to the United States.
