Al Dhafra Air Base

Al Dhafra Air Base
Al Dhafra Air Base
IATA: DHF – ICAO: OMAM
Al DhafraAir Base is located in United Arab Emirates
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Al Dhafra
Air Base
Location of airport in United Arab Emirates
Summary
Airport type Military
Location Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Elevation AMSL 77 ft / 23 m
Coordinates 24°14′53″N 054°32′51″E / 24.24806°N 54.5475°E / 24.24806; 54.5475
Runways
Direction Length Surface
m ft
13L/31R 3,661 12,012 Asphalt
13R/31L 3,661 12,012 Asphalt
Sources: [1]

Al Dhafra Air Base (ICAO: OMAM) is a military installation in the United Arab Emirates. The base is located approximately 20 miles (32 km) south of Abu Dhabi and is operated by the United Arab Emirates Air Force.

World Trade Center memorials at Al Dhafra, June 2004

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Facilities

The airport resides at an elevation of 77 feet (23 m) above mean sea level. It has two runways, 13L/31R and 13R/31L, each having an asphalt surface measuring 3,661 by 46 metres (12,011 × 151 ft).[1]

Foreign users

The 380th Air Expeditionary Wing, United States Air Force, and the French Air Force use the base as French Military Settlement.

See also

  • Abu Dhabi base

References

  1. ^ a b Airport information for OMAM from DAFIF (effective October 2006)

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