Military Airbases by Country (Americas)
Overview
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.
🇺🇸 United States
Most Airbases
17
Countries
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| # | Country | Airbases | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇺🇸 United States | 244 | |
| 2 | 🇲🇽 Mexico | 33 | |
| 3 | 🇨🇴 Colombia | 20 | |
| 4 | 🇧🇷 Brazil | 19 | |
| 5 | 🇨🇦 Canada | 13 | |
| 6 | 🇦🇷 Argentina | 12 | |
| 7 | 🇻🇪 Venezuela | 9 | |
| 8 | 🇵🇪 Peru | 7 | |
| 9 | 🇨🇱 Chile | 6 | |
| 10 | 🇧🇴 Bolivia | 4 | |
| 11 | 🇪🇨 Ecuador | 4 | |
| 12 | 🇨🇺 Cuba | 2 | |
| 13 | 🇬🇹 Guatemala | 2 | |
| 14 | 🇵🇾 Paraguay | 2 | |
| 15 | 🇺🇾 Uruguay | 2 | |
| 16 | 🇩🇴 Dominican Republic | 1 | |
| 17 | 🇸🇻 El Salvador | 1 |