Warzone 2 DMZ: How To Complete Flight Plans In 2026

In 2026, Warzone 2 DMZ continues to hold a dedicated player base, and Black Mous faction missions remain some of the most punishing content in the mode. Among them, Flight Plans stands out as a Tier 5 assignment that demands careful routing, key preparation, and flawless same-deployment execution. The mission asks operators to recover three hacked thumb drives from Al Bagra Fortress and then plant them at three separate computers across Al Mazrah before extracting. Players who succeed earn a contraband EBR-14 and 20,000 XP, but the real challenge lies in reaching every location in a single deployment while enemy operators and AI combatants contest the map.

Mission Overview

Detail	Information
Faction	Black Mous
Tier	5
Objective 1	Loot 3 hacked thumb drives from the Dead Drop at Al Bagra Fortress
Objective 2	Plant the drives at the Air Traffic Control Tower, North Observatory at Mount Zaya, and CH7 Editorial Office in one deployment
Rewards	Contraband EBR-14, 20,000 XP
Required Keys	Air Traffic Control Tower Key or Skeleton Key; CH7 Editorial Department Key or Skeleton Key

Step 1: Retrieve the Hacked Thumb Drives from Al Bagra Fortress

The first objective is arguably the simplest, but it still requires operators to travel to a dangerous part of Al Mazrah. The Al Bagra Fortress Dead Drop is a dumpster located next to the second-most southern building on the east side of the fortress. Players who previously completed the Follow Instructions mission should recognize this location, as it was used for all three of that mission's objectives. The process is straightforward: open the dumpster, loot the three hacked thumb drives, and prepare for the next phase.

Step 2: Plant the Drives at Three Computers in One Deployment

The second and final objective is where Flight Plans becomes a true test of planning. Operators must plant the three hacked thumb drives into specific computers at three different locations, all in the same deployment. Two of these computers sit inside locked rooms, so key management is essential.

Computer 1: Air Traffic Control Tower

The first computer is at the Air Traffic Control Tower on the south side of Al-Malik Airport. To enter, players need either the Air Traffic Control Tower Key or a Skeleton Key. Once inside, they should clear out any Al Qatala soldiers and head to the top floor. The computer is located next to a desk beside the stairway. Inserting the first thumb drive secures mission progress.

Computer 2: North Observatory at Zaya Observatory

The second computer is inside the North Observatory at Zaya Observatory, specifically on the ground level. Unlike the other two locations, this one does not require a key. Operators simply need to reach the observatory, locate the computer, and plant the second thumb drive. The area can still be dangerous, so players should stay alert for enemy squads.

Computer 3: CH7 Editorial Department

The third and final computer is in the CH7 Editorial Department, a locked room on the top floor of the TV Station on the north side of Al Mazrah City. Access requires either the CH7 Editorial Department Key or a Skeleton Key. The CH7 Editorial Department Key is a guaranteed drop in DMZ and can be found in the Taraq Tunnels Workbench Cache. Once inside, players will find the computer on the right side of a group of desks, directly opposite the entrance that leads from the elevator. Placing the final thumb drive completes the Flight Plans mission.

Tips for Completing Flight Plans in 2026

• 🔑 Prepare keys before deployment. A Skeleton Key can open both the Air Traffic Control Tower and the CH7 Editorial Department, simplifying the route.

• 🚁 Use a helicopter or a fast ground vehicle to move between Al Bagra Fortress, Al-Malik Airport, Zaya Observatory, and Al Mazrah City.

• 👥 Bring a squad. One player can plant drives while others watch entrances and call out enemy movements.

• 🗺️ Plan the route in advance. A common order is Al Bagra Fortress, then Al-Malik Airport, then Zaya Observatory, and finally the TV Station.

• ⏱️ Complete all three plantings before exfiltration. Leaving early resets progress for the mission.

• 🎯 Expect resistance at locked rooms. Other operators often camp these high-value locations.

Rewards and Final Thoughts

Successfully completing Flight Plans grants 20,000 XP and a contraband EBR-14. In 2026, the mission remains a benchmark for DMZ players who enjoy multi-step objectives and high-risk routing. It is not a mission that rewards improvisation alone; it demands preparation, map knowledge, and teamwork. For Black Mous completionists, Flight Plans is a memorable challenge that tests whether an operator can turn three thumb drives into a successful, same-deployment victory.

Details are provided by Rock Paper Shotgun, whose mission-focused coverage of extraction shooters helps frame why a task like DMZ's Flight Plans remains so demanding: success depends less on raw gunskill than on route efficiency, key availability, and the ability to survive repeated high-risk transitions between contested objectives in a single run.