List of Syrian Air Force bases
| Syrian Arab Air Force القوات الجوية العربية السورية | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1948–2024 |
| Country | Ba'athist Syria |
| Part of | Former Ministry of Defense |
| March | We are the Eagles |
| Engagements | |
| Commanders | |
| Commander-in-Chief | Marshal Bashar al-Assad |
| Minister of Defence | Lieutenant General Ali Mahmoud Abbas |
| Commander-in-Chief | Major General Tawfiq Khaddour[2] |
| Insignia | |
| Roundel | %252C_Roundel_of_Syria_(1980%E2%80%932024).svg.png) |
| Air Force Ensign |  |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Fighter | MiG-21, MiG-23, MiG-29 |
| Helicopter | Mil Mi-14, Mil Mi-17, Mil Mi-8, Mil Mi-2, Kamov Ka-28, Kamov Ka-226 |
| Attack helicopter | Mil Mi-24, Gazelle |
| Interceptor | MiG-25 |
| Reconnaissance | PA-31 |
| Trainer | MBB 223 Flamingo, Aero L-39 Albatros, MFI-17 Mushshak |
| Transport | Il-76, An-24, An-26, Mi-8 |
This article lists air bases formerly operated or used by the Syrian Arab Air Force.
List
| Name | Location served | Runways | Shelters | Squadrons | Coordinates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Qusayr Military Airbase[a] | al-Qusayr, al-Qusayr Subdistrict, al-Qusayr District, Homs Governorate | 1 | 16 | 825 Squadron MiG-21Bis 826 Squadron | 34°34′08″N 36°34′22″E / 34.56889°N 36.57278°E |
| Al-Nasiriyah Military Airbase | Al-Nasiriyah, Jayroud Subdistrict, al-Qutayfah District, Rif-Dimashq Governorate | 1 | 20 | 695 Squadron MiG-23BN/UB 698 Squadron MiG-23BN/UB | 33°55′08″N 36°51′59″E / 33.91889°N 36.86639°E |
| Tha'lah Military Airbase | Tha'lah, Suwayda Subdistrict, Suwayda District, Suwayda Governorate | 2 | 16 | 765 Squadron Mi-25 766 Squadron Mi-25 | 32°42′19″N 36°24′46″E / 32.70528°N 36.41278°E |
| Al-Dumayr Military Airport | al-Dumayr, al-Dumayr Subdistrict, Duma District, Rif Dimashq Governorate | 1 | 52 | 67 Squadron MiG-23ML 54 Squadron Su-22M-2 | 33°36′35″N 36°44′56″E / 33.60972°N 36.74889°E |
| Hama Military Airport | Hama, Hama Subdistrict, Hama District, Hama Governorate | 1 | 20 | 679 Squadron MiG-21MF/UM 680 Squadron MiG-21MF/UM ? Squadron MiG-29 | 35°07′05″N 36°42′40″E / 35.11806°N 36.71111°E |
| Jirah Military Airbase | Jirah, al-Khafsah Subdistrict, Manbij District, Aleppo Governorate | 1 | 12 | 2 Squadron L-39ZA ? Squadron L-39ZA | 36°05′48″N 37°56′11″E / 36.09667°N 37.93639°E |
| Khalkhalah Military Airbase | Khalkhalah, Surah Saghirah Subdistrict, Shahba District, Suwayda Governorate | 2 | 30 | 945 Squadron MiG-21Bis 946 Squadron MiG-21Bis | 33°03′40″N 36°33′08″E / 33.06111°N 36.55222°E |
| Marj Ruhayyil Military Airbase | Marj Ruhayyil, Kisweh Subdistrict, Rif-Dimashq Governorate | 1 | 24 | 54 Squadron MiG-23ML 77 Squadron MiG-23ML/UM 767 Squadron Mi-25 | 33°17′11″N 36°27′26″E / 33.28639°N 36.45722°E |
| Marj al-Sultan Military Heliport | Marj al-Sultan, al-Nashabiyah Subdistrict, Douma District, Rif Dimashq Governorate | 1 | 0 | 525 Squadron Mi-8 Hip C/H 537 Squadron Mi-8 Hip C/H 909 Squadron (VIP) Mi-8 ? Squadron Mi-8 Hip H/J/K | 33°29′13″N 36°28′31″E / 33.48694°N 36.47528°E 33°30′01″N 36°28′00″E / 33.50028°N 36.46667°E |
| Mezzeh Military Airport | Mezzeh, Rif-Dimashq Governorate | 1 | 22 | 976 Squadron SA-324-L 977 Squadron SA-324-L | 33°28′39″N 36°13′24″E / 33.47750°N 36.22333°E |
| Menagh Military Airbase | Menagh, Azaz Subdistrict, Azaz District, Aleppo Governorate | 2 | 0 | 4 Squadron Mi-8 Hip C, MBB 223 Flamingo | 36°31′17″N 37°02′29″E / 36.52139°N 37.04139°E |
| Qabr al-Sitt Military Heliport | Beit Sahem, Babbila Subdistrict, Markaz Rif Dimashq District, Rif-Dimashq Governorate | 1 | 0 | 532 Squadron Mi-2, Mi-8 Hip C/H | 33°27′30″N 36°21′23″E / 33.45833°N 36.35639°E |
| Al-Seen Military Airbase[b][4] | Sayqal, al-Dumayr Subdistrict, Rif-Dimashq Governorate | 2 | 44 | 697 Squadron MiG-29 698 Squadron MiG-29 699 Squadron MiG-29 | 33°40′56″N 37°12′50″E / 33.68222°N 37.21389°E |
| Shayrat Air Base | Shayrat, al-Riqama Subdistrict, Homs Governorate | 2 | 40 | 675 Squadron MiG-23MF/UM 677 Squadron Su-22M-2 685 Squadron Su-22M-4 | 34°29′24″N 36°54′32″E / 34.49000°N 36.90889°E |
| Tabqa Military Airbase | Tabqa, al-Tabqa Subdistrict, Raqqa Governorate | 1 | 18 | 12 Squadron MiG-21MF/UM 24 Brigade Mi-8 | 35°45′17″N 38°34′00″E / 35.75472°N 38.56667°E |
| Taftanaz Military Airbase | Taftanaz, Taftanaz Subdistrict, Idlib District, Idlib Governorate | 1 | 0 | 253 Squadron Mi-8 Hip C/H 255 Squadron Mi-8 Hip C/H | 35°58′20″N 36°46′59″E / 35.97222°N 36.78306°E |
| Tiyas Military Airbase (T4) | Tiyas, al-Qaryatayn Subdistrict, Homs District, Homs Governorate | 1 | 60 | 1 Squadron MiG-25PD/PU/RB 5 Squadron MiG-25PD/PU/RB 819 Squadron Su-24MK 827 Squadron Su-22M-4 | 34°31′21″N 37°37′47″E / 34.52250°N 37.62972°E |
| Al-Nayrab Military Airbase | Aleppo, Aleppo Governorate | 1 | 36°11′05″N 37°12′57″E / 36.18472°N 37.21583°E | ||
| Kuweires Military Airbase | Aleppo, Aleppo Governorate | 1 | 36°11′13″N 37°34′59″E / 36.18694°N 37.58306°E | ||
| Abu al-Duhur Air Base | Abu al-Duhur, Idlib Governorate | 2 | 35°43′55″N 37°06′15″E / 35.73194°N 37.10417°E |
See also
Notes
References
- ^ "Syria pounds ISIS bases in coordination with Iraq". Daily Star. 15 June 2014.
- ^ "Council Implementing Decision 2012/424/CFSP of 23 July 2012 implementing Decision 2011/782/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against Syria". Official Journal of the European Union. 24 July 2012. Archived from the original on 13 May 2013. Retrieved 21 August 2012.
- ^ "Syrian air defence intercepts missile attack on airport - state media". Reuters. 24 May 2018.
- ^ Seth Frantzman (22 May 2025). "US-backed Syrian Free Army secures airbase east of Damascus". Long War Journal.
External links
- Syrian Air Force Archived 2011-05-15 at the Wayback Machine at Scramble Magazine - Dutch Aviation Society