List of Syrian Air Force bases
Syrian Arab Air Force القوات الجوية العربية السورية | |
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Founded | 1948 |
Country | Syria |
Part of | Ministry of Defense |
March | We are the Eagles |
Engagements |
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Commanders | |
Commander-in-Chief | Marshal Bashar al-Assad |
Minister of Defence | Lieutenant General Ali Mahmoud Abbas |
Commander-in-Chief | Major General Tawfiq Khaddour[2] |
Insignia | |
Roundel | ![]() |
Air Force Ensign | ![]() |
Aircraft flown | |
Fighter | MiG-21, MiG-23, MiG-29 |
Helicopter | Mil Mi-14, Mil Mi-17, Mil Mi-8, Mil Mi-2, Kamov Ka-28, Kamov Ka-226 |
Attack helicopter | Mil Mi-24, Gazelle |
Interceptor | MiG-25 |
Reconnaissance | PA-31 |
Trainer | MBB 223 Flamingo, Aero L-39 Albatros, MFI-17 Mushshak |
Transport | Il-76, An-24, An-26, Mi-8 |
Military unit
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This article lists air bases currently operated or used by the Syrian Arab Air Force. During the Syrian Civil War some bases were captured by rebels forces.
Military airbases
Name | Location served | Governorate | Held by | Utilization | Helipads | Runways | Shelters | Squadrons | Coordinates |
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Abu al-Duhur Military Airbase | Abu al-Duhur, Abu al-Duhur Subdistrict, Idlib District | Idlib | p![]() | Military | 0 | 1 | 20 | 678 Squadron MiG-23MS 2 Squadron L-39ZO ? Squadron L-39ZO | 35°43′55″N 37°06′15″E / 35.73194°N 37.10417°E / 35.73194; 37.10417 (Abu Ad Duhur Air Base) |
Al-Qusayr Military Airbase[a] | al-Qusayr, al-Qusayr Subdistrict, al-Qusayr District | Homs | r![]() | Military | 0 | 1 | 16 | 825 Squadron MiG-21Bis 826 Squadron | 34°34′08″N 36°34′22″E / 34.56889°N 36.57278°E / 34.56889; 36.57278 (al-Qusayr Military Airbase) |
Al-Nasiriyah Military Airbase | Al-Nasiriyah, Jayroud Subdistrict, al-Qutayfah District, Rif Dimashq Governorate | Damascus | p![]() | Military | 0 | 1 | 20 | 695 Squadron MiG-23BN/UB 698 Squadron MiG-23BN/UB | 33°55′08″N 36°51′59″E / 33.91889°N 36.86639°E / 33.91889; 36.86639 (An Nasiriyah Air Base) |
Al-Nayrab Military Airbase | Al-Nayrab, Aleppo | Aleppo | p![]() | Military | 36°11′05″N 37°12′57″E / 36.18472°N 37.21583°E / 36.18472; 37.21583 (Al-Nayrab Air Base) | ||||
Tha'lah Military Airbase | Tha'lah, Suwayda Subdistrict, Suwayda District | As-Suwayda | r![]() | Military | 0 | 1 | 16 | 765 Squadron Mi-25 766 Squadron Mi-25 | 32°42′19″N 36°24′46″E / 32.70528°N 36.41278°E / 32.70528; 36.41278 (As Suwayda Air Base) |
Al-Dumayr Military Airport | al-Dumayr, al-Dumayr Subdistrict, Duma District, Rif Dimashq Governorate | Damascus | p![]() | Military | 0 | 1 | 52 | 67 Squadron MiG-23ML ? Squadron Su-22M-2 | 33°36′35″N 36°44′56″E / 33.60972°N 36.74889°E / 33.60972; 36.74889 (Dumayr Air Base) |
Hama Military Airport | Hama, Hama Subdistrict, Hama District | Hama | p![]() | Military | 10 | 1 | 20 | 679 Squadron MiG-21MF/UM 680 Squadron MiG-21MF/UM ? Squadron MiG-29 | 35°07′05″N 36°42′40″E / 35.11806°N 36.71111°E / 35.11806; 36.71111 (Hamah Air Base) |
Hamdan Military Airbase | Abu Kamal, Abu Kamal Subdistrict, Abu Kamal District | Deir ez-Zor | p![]() | Military | Not in use | 34°28′55″N 40°53′51″E / 34.48194°N 40.89750°E / 34.48194; 40.89750 (Abu Ad Duhur Air Base) | |||
Jirah Military Airbase | Jirah, al-Khafsah Subdistrict, Manbij District | Aleppo | y![]() | Military | 0 | 1 | 12 | 2 Squadron L-39ZA ? Squadron L-39ZA | 36°05′48″N 37°56′11″E / 36.09667°N 37.93639°E / 36.09667; 37.93639 (Jirah Air Base) |
Khalkhalah Military Airbase | Khalkhalah, Surah Saghirah Subdistrict, Shahba District | As-Suwayda | p![]() | Military | 20 | 2 | 30 | 945 Squadron MiG-21Bis 946 Squadron MiG-21Bis | 33°03′40″N 36°33′08″E / 33.06111°N 36.55222°E / 33.06111; 36.55222 (Khalkhalah Air Base) |
Kuweires Military Airbase | Kuweires Sharqi, Kuweires Sharqi Subdistrict, Dayr Hafir District | Aleppo | r![]() | Military Flight Training School | 0 | 1 | 11 | 3 Squadron L-39ZA, MBB 223 Flamingo | 36°11′13″N 37°34′59″E / 36.18694°N 37.58306°E / 36.18694; 37.58306 (Kowaires Air Base) |
Marj Ruhayyil Military Airbase | Marj Ruhayyil, Kisweh Subdistrict | Damascus | p![]() | Military | 26 | 1 | 24 | 54 Squadron MiG-23ML 77 Squadron MiG-23ML/UM 767 Squadron Mi-25 | 33°17′11″N 36°27′26″E / 33.28639°N 36.45722°E / 33.28639; 36.45722 (Marj Ruhayyil Air Base) |
Marj al-Sultan Military Heliport | Marj al-Sultan, al-Nashabiyah Subdistrict, Douma District, Rif Dimashq Governorate | Damascus | p![]() | Military | 35 | 1 | 0 | 525 Squadron Mi-8 Hip C/H 537 Squadron Mi-8 Hip C/H 909 Squadron (VIP) Mi-8 ? Squadron Mi-8 Hip H/J/K | 33°29′13″N 36°28′31″E / 33.48694°N 36.47528°E / 33.48694; 36.47528 (Marj As Sultan Air Base) 33°30′01″N 36°28′00″E / 33.50028°N 36.46667°E / 33.50028; 36.46667 (Marj As Sultan Air Base) |
Mezzeh Military Airport | Mezzeh | Damascus | p![]() | Military | 12 | 1 | 22 | 976 Squadron SA-324-L 977 Squadron SA-324-L | 33°28′39″N 36°13′24″E / 33.47750°N 36.22333°E / 33.47750; 36.22333 (Mezze Air Base) |
Menagh Military Airbase | Menagh, Azaz Subdistrict, Azaz District | Aleppo | y![]() | Military Flight Training School | 8 | 2 | 0 | 4 Squadron Mi-8 Hip C, MBB 223 Flamingo | 36°31′17″N 37°02′29″E / 36.52139°N 37.04139°E / 36.52139; 37.04139 (Minakh Air Base) |
Qabr al-Sitt Military Heliport | Beit Sahem, Babbila Subdistrict, Markaz Rif Dimashq District | Rif Dimashq | p![]() | Military | 20 | 1 | 0 | 532 Squadron Mi-2, Mi-8 Hip C/H | 33°27′30″N 36°21′23″E / 33.45833°N 36.35639°E / 33.45833; 36.35639 (Qabr As Sitt Air Base) |
Sayqal Military Airbase | Sayqal, al-Dumayr Subdistrict | Rif Dimashq | p![]() | Military | 0 | 2 | 44 | 697 Squadron MiG-29 698 Squadron MiG-29 699 Squadron MiG-29 | 33°40′56″N 37°12′50″E / 33.68222°N 37.21389°E / 33.68222; 37.21389 (Sayqal Air Base) |
Shayrat Air Base | Shayrat, al-Riqama Subdistrict | Homs | p![]() | Military | 0 | 2 | 40 | 675 Squadron MiG-23MF/UM 677 Squadron Su-22M-2 685 Squadron Su-22M-4 | 34°29′24″N 36°54′32″E / 34.49000°N 36.90889°E / 34.49000; 36.90889 (Shayrat Air Base) |
Tabqa Military Airbase | Tabqa, al-Tabqa Subdistrict | Raqqa | p![]() | Military | 0 | 1 | 18 | 12 Squadron MiG-21MF/UM 24 Brigade Mi-8 | 35°45′17″N 38°34′00″E / 35.75472°N 38.56667°E / 35.75472; 38.56667 (Tabqa Air Base) |
Taftanaz Military Airbase | Taftanaz, Taftanaz Subdistrict, Idlib District, Idlib Governorate | Idlib | ![]() ![]() | Military | 48 | 1 | 0 | 253 Squadron Mi-8 Hip C/H 255 Squadron Mi-8 Hip C/H | 35°58′20″N 36°46′59″E / 35.97222°N 36.78306°E / 35.97222; 36.78306 (Taftanaz Air Base) |
Tiyas Military Airbase (T4) | Tiyas, al-Qaryatayn Subdistrict, Homs District | Homs | p![]() | Military | 0 | 1 | 60 | 1 Squadron MiG-25PD/PU/RB 5 Squadron MiG-25PD/PU/RB 819 Squadron Su-24MK 827 Squadron Su-22M-4 | 34°31′21″N 37°37′47″E / 34.52250°N 37.62972°E / 34.52250; 37.62972 (Tiyas Air Base) |
See also
Notes
- ^ Also known as Dabaa Military Airbase.[4]
References
- ^ "Syria pounds ISIS bases in coordination with Iraq". Daily Star. 15 June 2014.
- ^ "Council Implementing Decision 2012/424/CFSP of 23 July 2012 implementing Decision 2011/782/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against Syria". Official Journal of the European Union. 24 July 2012. Archived from the original on 13 May 2013. Retrieved 21 August 2012.
- ^ "Breaking: Syrian Army seizes Abu Duhur airbase in east Idlib from Al-Qaeda: reports". Al-Masdar News. Archived from the original on 20 January 2018. Retrieved 20 January 2018.
- ^ "Syrian air defence intercepts missile attack on airport - state media". Reuters. 24 May 2018.
- ^ "Breaking: Syrian Army Enters the Strategic Marj Al-Sultan Airbase in Rural Damascus". Al-Masdar News. Retrieved 2015-11-12.
- ^ "بعد ساعات من تثبيت القوات التركية نقطة بداخله.. طائرات النظام الحربية تستهدف مطار تفتناز العسكري". Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. Retrieved 6 February 2020.
- ^ Dead and wounded in the ranks of the Turkish forces with artillery shelling of the regime forces in Idlib countryside (In Arabic)
External links
- Syrian Air Force Archived 2011-05-15 at the Wayback Machine at Scramble Magazine - Dutch Aviation Society