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Al Dhafra Air Base

—, United Arab Emirates

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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.

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

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