Wadi Abu Rish Air Base (قاعدة وادي أبو الريش الجوية)
Wadi Abu Rish Air Base (also قاعدة وادي أبو الريش الجوية) is an active military air base in Egypt, operated by the Egyptian Air Force. It has 2 runways (longest 3,985 m). Home to the 42 Squadron, the 104 Tactical Fighter Wing, the 149 Air Division, Aviation and Training Center, flying MiG-29 Fulcrum.
Facility Details
Summary
| Operating Country | 🇪🇬 Egypt |
| Location | 🇪🇬 Egypt |
| Status | Active |
| Usage | Military only |
| Operating Organization | Egyptian Air Force |
| Units & aircraft |
Location & Technical Details
| Coordinates | 28.9750°N, 31.6989°E |
| Elevation | 329 m (1,079 ft) |
| Runways |
01L/19R · 3,985 m (13,074 ft) · Asphalt01R/19L · 3,985 m (13,074 ft) · Asphalt
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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.
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Last updated on 14 August 2026.
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Latest Data Updates
- AUG 142026 Updated Based aircraft recorded: MiG-29 Fulcrum
- AUG 132026 Updated Runway designations, surfaces and lengths recorded
- APR 72026 Updated Description added
- JAN 182026 Created Page created: Wadi Abu Rish Air Base