Uthman Air Base (قاعدة عثمان الجوية)
Uthman Air Base (also قاعدة عثمان الجوية) is an active military air base in Egypt, operated by the Egyptian Air Force. It has 3 runways (longest 2,988 m). Home to the 26 Squadron, the 102 Tactical Air Wing, the 149 Air Division, the 22 Squadron and 5 other units, flying Air Tractor AT-802, Wing Loong II.
Facility Details
| Operating Country | 🇪🇬 Egypt |
| Location | 🇪🇬 Egypt |
| Status | Active |
| Usage | Military only |
| Operating Organization | Egyptian Air Force |
| Units & aircraft |
26 Squadron · Air Tractor AT-802, Wing Loong II102 Tactical Air Wing149 Air Division22 Squadron702 Air Wing129 Air Division13 Squadron547 Air Wing119 Air Division
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| Coordinates | 29.5556°N, 25.5875°E |
| Elevation | 132 m (433 ft) |
| Runways |
11L/29R · 2,988 m (9,803 ft) · Asphalt11R/29L · 2,988 m (9,803 ft) · Asphalt17/35 · 2,985 m (9,793 ft) · Asphalt
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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.
- AUG 142026 Updated Based aircraft recorded: Air Tractor AT-802, Wing Loong II
- AUG 132026 Updated Runway designations, surfaces and lengths recorded
- APR 72026 Updated Description added
- JAN 182026 Created Page created: Uthman Air Base