Uthman Air Base (قاعدة عثمان الجوية)

Summary

Operating Country 🇪🇬 Egypt
Location 🇪🇬 Egypt
Status Active
UsageMilitary only
Operating OrganizationEgyptian Air Force
Units
  • 26 Squadron
  • 102 Tactical Air Wing
  • 149 Air Division
  • 22 Squadron
  • 702 Air Wing
  • 129 Air Division
  • 13 Squadron
  • 547 Air Wing
  • 119 Air Division

Description

Uthman Air Base is an Egyptian Air Force installation situated north of the Siwa Oasis in the Matrouh Governorate. The facility is owned by the Egyptian Ministry of Defense and operated by the Egyptian Air Force.

The base hosts several units with diverse operational roles. It is the station for 26 Squadron, a component of the 102 Tactical Air Wing under the 149 Air Division, which operates Air Tractor AT-802 aircraft. The base also houses 22 Squadron of the 702 Air Wing, 129 Air Division, operating CAIG Wing Loong II unmanned aerial vehicles. Additionally, Uthman Air Base supports a detachment from 13 Squadron, part of the 547 Air Wing within the 119 Air Division, operating Mil Mi-17V-5 helicopters.

Location & Details

Map of Uthman Air Base
Coordinates29.5556°N, 25.5875°E
Elevation132 m (433 ft)
Runways
  • 11L/29R [asphalt]
  • 11R/29L [asphalt]
  • 17/35 [asphalt]
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