Habata Air Base (قاعدة هاباتا الجوية)
Habata Air Base (also قاعدة هاباتا الجوية) is an active military air base in Egypt, operated by the Egyptian Air Force. It has 2 runways (longest 3,650 m). Home to the 44 Squadron, the 104 Tactical Fighter Wing, the 149 Air Division, the 36 Squadron and 2 other units, flying MiG-29 Fulcrum.
Facility Details
Summary
| Operating Country | 🇪🇬 Egypt |
| Location | 🇪🇬 Egypt |
| Status | Active |
| Usage | Military only |
| Operating Organization | Egyptian Air Force |
| Units & aircraft |
44 Squadron · MiG-29 Fulcrum104 Tactical Fighter Wing149 Air Division36 Squadron203 Tactical Fighter Wing139 Air Division
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Location & Technical Details
| Coordinates | 31.1075°N, 25.4519°E |
| Elevation | 205 m (673 ft) |
| Runways |
16L/34R · 3,650 m (11,975 ft) · Asphalt16R/34L · 3,650 m (11,975 ft) · Asphalt
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Description
Habata Air Base is an Egyptian Air Force installation located southeast of Sallum in the Matrouh Governorate. The facility is owned by the Ministry of Defense and operated by the Egyptian Air Force.
The base hosts 44 Squadron of the 104 Tactical Fighter Wing, 149 Air Division, which operates Mikoyan MiG-29M/M2 aircraft. It also houses 36 Squadron of the 203 Tactical Fighter Wing, 139 Air Division, which operates Dassault Rafale DM/EM aircraft.
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Last updated on 14 August 2026.
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Latest Data Updates
- AUG 142026 Updated Based aircraft recorded: MiG-29 Fulcrum
- AUG 132026 Updated Runway designations, surfaces and lengths recorded
- APR 72026 Updated Description added
- JAN 182026 Created Page created: Habata Air Base