Jordan's key military air base in the eastern desert.
Location
Al Azraq, Jordan
Muwaffaq Salti Air Base is a Jordanian Royal Air Force installation located near Al Azraq in the eastern desert region of Jordan. It serves as one of the primary military aviation facilities in the country and is named after Jordanian pilot Muwaffaq Salti, who was killed in action during the 1967 Arab-Israeli War.
The base has hosted joint military exercises with international partners, including the United States and other allied nations. It gained international attention during operations against ISIS when it was used as a staging ground for coalition air operations in the region.
The facility is strictly a military installation and does not serve commercial aviation traffic. It has no passenger terminals or civilian airline services.
Notable facts
- ›Named after Jordanian pilot Muwaffaq Salti, killed during the 1967 Arab-Israeli War.
- ›Operates under the Royal Jordanian Air Force.
- ›Used as a coalition base for air operations against ISIS in Syria and Iraq.
- ›Located in the Al Azraq area of Jordan's eastern desert.
- ›Has hosted joint military exercises with U.S. and other allied air forces.
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