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1. COCKPIT Upper Deck

The U.S. Air Force has 8 official presidential pilots on staff. The plane can fly 7,800 miles fully-fueled at a top speed of 630 miles per hour.

2. COMMUNICATIONS CENTER Upper Deck

Highly-secure communications equipment allows the president to conduct sensitive government business from the air and direct a federal response to a national emergency.

3. PRESIDENT'S OFFICE Main Deck

The “flying Oval Office” allows the president to place secure phone calls to world leaders and receive private, classified briefings.

4. MEDICAL SUITE Main Deck

Doctors traveling with the president are available to provide medical treatment. The plane has a fold-out operating table and special lights to provide care as needed.

5. GALLEY Main Deck

Two galleys on board Air Force One can provide up to 100 meals at one sitting. Chillers in the belly of the plane keep the food fresh.

6. SECURITY & MAINTENANCE Hangar

The Presidential Airlift Group has 326 service members dedicated to supporting Air Force One operations. Most deal with logistics, maintenance and supply.