The cost of flying C-17 military cargo planes is high, costing roughly $28,500 per hour of flight time, according to Reuters.

C-17 Globemaster: The United States is the largest ... The aircraft is also capable of carrying a cargo of wheeled US Army vehicles in two side-by-side rows, including the M-1 battle tanks.

Earlier that day, the massive gray C-17 cargo plane sat on the runway of Biggs Army Airfield in El Paso. The powerful engines hummed as the rear door slowly closed, preparing for take off.

President Donald Trump has said he wants to turn the naval station into a mass detention center for deported migrants.

The C-17 aircraft, which is designed primarily for cargo transport, offers only a single toilet for the 205 passengers onboard unless equipped with additional facilities.

The US has begun deporting Indian migrants who entered the country illegally. This marks the first such instance of the US ...