Wadi Abu Rish Air Base (قاعدة وادي أبو الريش الجوية)

Summary

Operating Country 🇪🇬 Egypt
Location 🇪🇬 Egypt
Status Active
UsageMilitary only
Operating OrganizationEgyptian Air Force
Units
  • 42 Squadron
  • 104 Tactical Fighter Wing
  • 149 Air Division
  • Aviation and Training Center

Description

Wadi Abu Rish Air Base is an Egyptian Air Force facility located 43 miles (69 km) east of Biba within the Beni Suef Governorate. The installation is owned by the Egyptian Ministry of Defense.

The base hosts the 42 Squadron, assigned to the 104 Tactical Fighter Wing under the 149 Air Division. It also houses the Aviation and Training Center. Both the 42 Squadron and the Aviation and Training Center operate Mikoyan MiG-29M/M2 aircraft.

Location & Details

Map of Wadi Abu Rish Air Base
Coordinates28.9750°N, 31.6989°E
Elevation329 m (1,079 ft)
Runways
  • 01L/19R [asphalt]
  • 01R/19L [asphalt]
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