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Balıkesir Air Base

Facility Details

Summary
Operating Country 🇹🇷 Turkey
Location🇹🇷 Turkey
Status Active
UsageDual
Year built1998
Operating OrganizationTurkish Air Force
Units
9th Air Wing191 Filo192 Filo
Location & Technical Details
Coordinates39.6193°N, 27.9260°E
Elevation104 m (341 ft)
IATA codeBZI
ICAO codeLTBF
Runways
18/36 · 2,990 m (9,810 ft) · Asphalt
Websitewww.dhmi.gov.tr/Sayfalar/Havalimani/Balikesir/AnaSayfa.aspx
Map
Map of Balıkesir Air Base
Nearby Bases
  1. 78 km Bandırma Air Base
  2. 145 km Izmir Air Station
  3. 146 km Çiğli Air Base
  4. 147 km Kaklıç Air Base
  5. 159 km Gaziemir Air Base
  6. 169 km Çorlu Air Base
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Operating forces
🇹🇷 Turkey Turkey Air Force
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Description

Balıkesir Air Base is located in the city center of Balıkesir, Turkey. The facility functions as a joint public and military installation. During the Cold War, the base hosted TUSLOG Detachment 184, which supported nuclear strike operations conducted by the 191 and 192 Filos. These units operated Lockheed F-104G/S aircraft. Approximately 25 nuclear weapons were stored at the facility during this period.

The base is operated by the Turkish Air Force and hosts the 9th Air Wing (Ana Jet Üs) of the 1st Air Force Command. Infrastructure at the site includes a terminal building completed in 2020.

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Latest Data Updates
  1. AUG 132026 Updated Runway records recorded, with elevation, airport codes and official website
  2. APR 102026 Created Page created: Balıkesir Air Base