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Az Zaqaziq Air Base (Abu Hamad)

Az Zaqaziq Air Base (also Abu Hamad) is an active military air base in Egypt, operated by the Egyptian Air Force. It has 2 runways (longest 3,000 m). Home to No. 51 Squadron, No. 52 Squadron, No. 53 Squadron, the 550 Air Wing and 1 other unit, flying AH-64 Apache.

Facility Details

Summary
Operating Country 🇪🇬 Egypt
Location🇪🇬 Egypt
Status Active
UsageMilitary only
Year built1985
Operating OrganizationEgyptian Air Force
Units & aircraft
No. 51 SquadronNo. 52 SquadronNo. 53 Squadron550 Air Wing · AH-64 Apache129 Air Division
Location & Technical Details
Coordinates30.5942°N, 31.6661°E
Elevation9 m (30 ft)
Runways
18L/36R · 3,000 m (9,843 ft) · Asphalt18R/36L · 3,000 m (9,843 ft) · Asphalt
Map
Map of Az Zaqaziq Air Base
Nearby Bases
  1. 23 km Bilbays Air Base
  2. 41 km Abu Suweir Air Base
  3. 47 km Al Mansurah Air Base
  4. 51 km Quwaysina Air Base
  5. 55 km Ismailia Air Base
  6. 63 km Wadi al Jandali Air Base
Related
All Military Air Bases Egypt Air Bases
Operating forces
🇪🇬 Egypt Egypt Air Force
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Description

Az Zaqaziq Air Base is an Egyptian Air Force installation located in the Sharqia Governorate, Egypt. Established in 1985, the facility is owned by the Ministry of Defense and has remained in continuous operation since its construction.

The base hosts the 129 Air Division’s 550 Air Wing, which comprises No. 51, No. 52, and No. 53 Squadrons. These units operate Boeing AH-64D Apache helicopters.

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Latest Data Updates
  1. AUG 142026 Updated Based aircraft recorded: AH-64 Apache
  2. AUG 132026 Updated Runway designations, surfaces and lengths recorded
  3. APR 72026 Updated Description added
  4. JAN 182026 Created Page created: Az Zaqaziq Air Base