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Area 51 Puzzle (2025) Mystery Cache

Hidden : 8/5/2025
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   other (other)

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Geocache Description:


Area 51


The cache is NOT at the posted coordinates.

This puzzle cache is placed to accompany the nearby Area 51 series.

Background

Area 51 is a top-secret military installation in southern Nevada that has long been the subject of speculation, secrecy and stories of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) and alien technology.

Located in the remote desert near Groom Lake, Area 51 has become infamous for conspiracy theories suggesting that it houses alien spacecraft and conducts experiments away from the public eye. While these theories have captured the imagination of the public and pop culture for decades, the real purpose of Area 51 is likely more down-to-earth — though still shrouded in mystery.

Area 51 is p/art of the Nevada Test and Training Range, located around 120 miles (200 km) northwest of Las Vegas. The base was established in 1955, initially to support the development of the Lockheed U-2 spy plane, and has since hosted testing of several classified & Top Secret aircraft.
The name "Area 51" comes from its designation on Atomic Energy Commission maps. It was also referred to as "Paradise Ranch" and “Dreamland”.

Today, the base and the wider Nevada Test and Training Range complex are part of the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS), with the CIA referring to it as the Groom Lake and Homey Airport. Satellite imagery of the base, once restricted, has been available on platforms like Google Maps since 2018.

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To obtain the final cache coordinates, enter the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) airport code (4-letters) or location indicator for Area 51 into the checker.

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Additional Hints (Decrypt)

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Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)