Wadi al Jandali Air Base

Summary

Operating Country 🇪🇬 Egypt
Location 🇪🇬 Egypt
Status Active
UsageMilitary only
Operating OrganizationEgyptian Air Force
Units
  • 40 Squadron
  • 41 Squadron
  • 549 Air Wing
  • 129 Air Division

Description

Wadi al Jandali Air Base is an Egyptian Air Force installation located southeast of Badr in the Cairo Governorate. The facility is owned by the Egyptian Ministry of Defense.

The base hosts the 549 Air Wing, a component of the 129 Air Division. Current operations include the 40 Squadron and 41 Squadron. These units operate the Kamov Ka-52E.

Location & Details

Map of Wadi al Jandali Air Base
Coordinates30.0503°N, 31.8394°E
Elevation244 m (801 ft)
Runways
  • 01L/19R [asphalt]
  • 01R/19L [asphalt]
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