Military Airbases by Country
Which country operates the most military airbases? 97 countries ranked by documented active installations.
Top 15 Countries
| # | Country | Share | Airbases |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇺🇸 United States | 17.2% | 257 |
| 2 | 🇷🇺 Russia | 7.2% | 107 |
| 3 | 🇨🇳 China | 5.9% | 88 |
| 4 | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | 5.5% | 82 |
| 5 | 🇮🇳 India | 5.5% | 82 |
| 6 | 🇫🇷 France | 2.9% | 44 |
| 7 | 🇯🇵 Japan | 2.7% | 40 |
| 8 | 🇲🇽 Mexico | 2.5% | 38 |
| 9 | 🇵🇰 Pakistan | 2.4% | 36 |
| 10 | 🇰🇵 North Korea | 1.9% | 29 |
| 11 | 🇪🇸 Spain | 1.9% | 28 |
| 12 | 🇮🇹 Italy | 1.9% | 28 |
| 13 | 🇩🇪 Germany | 1.6% | 24 |
| 14 | 🇨🇴 Colombia | 1.5% | 22 |
| 15 | 🇪🇬 Egypt | 1.5% | 22 |
Top 15 of 97 ranked countries
Regional Breakdown
Concentration
🇺🇸 17.2%🇷🇺 7.2%🇨🇳 5.9%🇬🇧 5.5%🇮🇳 5.5%Rest 58.7%
The top 10 countries hold 53.7% of the world total
About this Ranking
Military airbases are critical infrastructure that enables air power projection and national defense. The number of operational airfields reflects a nation’s capacity to generate sorties, disperse forces, and sustain air operations. This ranking counts both domestic bases and overseas installations operated by each country’s armed forces.
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