Al Khatatbah Air Base (قاعدة الخطاطبة الجوية)

Summary

Operating Country 🇪🇬 Egypt
Location 🇪🇬 Egypt
Status Active
UsageMilitary only
Year built1985
Operating OrganizationEgyptian Air Force
Units
  • No. 13 Squadron
  • 547 Air Wing
  • 119 Air Division

Description

Al Khatatbah Air Base is located in the Giza Governorate of Egypt. The facility was established in 1985 and is owned by the Ministry of Defense.

The Egyptian Air Force operates the base, which hosts No. 13 Squadron. This unit is part of the 547 Air Wing under the 119 Air Division and operates Mil Mi-17V-5 helicopters. Infrastructure at the site includes asphalt helipads to support rotary-wing operations.

Location & Details

Map of Al Khatatbah Air Base
Coordinates30.3111°N, 30.8764°E
Elevation11 m (36 ft)
Runways
  • 02L/20R [asphalt]
  • 02R/20L [asphalt]
  • 11L/29R [asphalt]
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