Jiyanklis Air Base (RAF Gianaclis)
Jiyanklis Air Base (also RAF Gianaclis) is an active military air base in Egypt, operated by the Egyptian Air Force. It has 2 runways (longest 2,890 m). Home to the 75 Squadron, the 77 Squadron, the 79 Squadron, the 272 Tactical Fighter Wing and 1 other unit, flying F-16 Fighting Falcon.
Facility Details
| Operating Country | 🇪🇬 Egypt |
| Location | 🇪🇬 Egypt |
| Status | Active |
| Usage | Military only |
| Year built | 1940 |
| Operating Organization | Egyptian Air Force |
| Units & aircraft |
| Coordinates | 30.8217°N, 30.1931°E |
| Elevation | 10 m (33 ft) |
| Runways |
11/29 · 2,885 m (9,465 ft) · Asphalt12/30 · 2,890 m (9,482 ft) · Asphalt
|
Description
Jiyanklis Air Base is located south of Kafr El Dawwar in the Beheira Governorate, Egypt. The facility is owned by the Egyptian Ministry of Defense and operated by the Egyptian Air Force. Historically designated as RAF Gianaclis, the base hosted Royal Air Force units including No. 38, No. 39, No. 47, No. 148, No. 221, No. 252, No. 255, No. 272, No. 459 RAAF, and No. 512 Squadrons.
The base hosts the 272 Tactical Fighter Wing of the 139 Air Division. Stationed units include the 75, 77, and 79 Squadrons, which operate General Dynamics F-16C/D-40 Fighting Falcon aircraft.
- AUG 142026 Updated Based aircraft recorded: F-16 Fighting Falcon
- AUG 132026 Updated Facility details completed (construction year, usage, host country)
- AUG 132026 Updated Runway designations, surfaces and lengths recorded
- APR 72026 Updated Description added
- JAN 182026 Created Page created: Jiyanklis Air Base