Strategic US and UAE joint air base in Abu Dhabi.
Opened
1950s
Location
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Al Dhafra Air Base is a military installation located approximately 30 kilometers southwest of Abu Dhabi city in the United Arab Emirates. It serves as a joint base for the UAE Air Force and the United States Air Force, hosting a significant American military presence in the Gulf region.
The base is home to the USAF's 380th Air Expeditionary Wing and supports a wide range of operations including reconnaissance, refueling, and combat missions across the Middle East. It has played a key role in numerous regional military operations over the decades.
Although it carries the IATA code DHF, Al Dhafra does not function as a commercial passenger airport and is not open to the general public. Access is strictly controlled and limited to authorized military and government personnel.
Notable facts
- ›Home to the US Air Force's 380th Air Expeditionary Wing.
- ›Hosts both UAE Air Force and US Air Force operations as a joint base.
- ›Located approximately 30 km southwest of Abu Dhabi city.
- ›Has been used to support operations in Afghanistan, Iraq, and elsewhere in the region.
- ›France also maintains a military presence at the base as part of its Gulf region commitments.
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