Bahrain's primary military air base and joint-use facility.
Opened
1960s
Location
Sitrah, Bahrain
Sheikh Isa Air Base, designated ICAO code OBBS, is a major military airfield located near Sitrah in the Kingdom of Bahrain. It serves as the headquarters of the Royal Bahrain Air Force and is one of the most significant military installations in the Arabian Gulf region.
The base has hosted United States Air Force assets and coalition forces, particularly during Gulf War operations and subsequent regional deployments. It is named after Sheikh Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa, the former Emir of Bahrain.
The facility is primarily a military installation and does not serve scheduled commercial passenger traffic. It has a long runway capable of supporting a wide range of military and large aircraft operations.
Notable facts
- ›Named after Sheikh Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa, former Emir of Bahrain.
- ›Serves as the headquarters of the Royal Bahrain Air Force.
- ›Has hosted U.S. Air Force units and coalition forces during Gulf conflicts.
- ›Located on the island of Bahrain near the town of Sitrah.
- ›No scheduled commercial passenger services operate from this base.
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