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Al Mansurah Air Base (قاعدة المنصورة الجوية)

Al Mansurah Air Base (also قاعدة المنصورة الجوية) is an active military air base in Egypt, operated by the Egyptian Air Force. It has 2 runways (longest 2,900 m). Home to No. 57 Squadron, No. 58 Squadron, the 308 Close Air Support Tactical Wing, the 139 Air Division, flying Alpha Jet.

Facility Details

Summary
Operating Country 🇪🇬 Egypt
Location🇪🇬 Egypt
Status Active
UsageMilitary only
Year built1985
Operating OrganizationEgyptian Air Force
Units & aircraft
No. 57 Squadron · Alpha JetNo. 58 Squadron308 Close Air Support Tactical Wing139 Air Division
Location & Technical Details
Coordinates30.9650°N, 31.4328°E
Elevation4 m (13 ft)
Runways
14/32 · 2,900 m (9,514 ft) · Asphalt17/35 · 2,750 m (9,022 ft) · Asphalt

Description

Al Mansurah Air Base is an Egyptian Air Force installation located in the Dakahlia Governorate. Established in 1985, the facility is owned by the Egyptian Ministry of Defense and has remained in active service since its construction.

The base hosts the 139 Air Division's 308 Close Air Support Tactical Wing. This wing consists of No. 57 Squadron and No. 58 Squadron. These units operate Dassault/Dornier Alpha Jet MS1/2 aircraft to fulfill close air support roles.

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Latest Data Updates
  1. AUG 142026 Updated Based aircraft recorded: Alpha Jet
  2. AUG 132026 Updated Runway designations, surfaces and lengths recorded
  3. APR 72026 Updated Description added
  4. JAN 182026 Created Page created: Al Mansurah Air Base