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Tamim Air Base (Dukhan Airbase)

Facility Details

Summary
Operating Country 🇶🇦 Qatar
Location🇶🇦 Qatar
Status Active
UsageMilitary only
Year built2018
Operating OrganizationQatar Emiri Air Force
Location & Technical Details
Coordinates25.4672°N, 51.0014°E
Runways
16L/34R · 3,750 m (12,303 ft) · Concrete16R/34L · 3,750 m (12,303 ft) · Concrete
Map
Map of Tamim Air Base
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  4. 83 km Riffa Air Base · 🇧🇭 Bahrain
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Operating forces
🇶🇦 Qatar Qatar Emiri Air Force

Description

Tamim Airbase, also known as Dukhan Airbase, is a military facility located near Dukhan. Established in 2018, it operates as the third air base of the Qatar Emiri Air Force and is named after the Emir of Qatar, Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. The installation operates Dassault Rafale jet fighters, with the first aircraft arriving in June 2019 before the base was completely operational.

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Latest Data Updates
  1. AUG 132026 Updated Runway designations, surfaces and lengths recorded
  2. AUG 132026 Created Tamim Air Base page created (specs, description, operators, static map)