Contents
Key Facts
| Name: | Sakhir Air Base |
| Alternate Name: | |
| Location: | Sakhir |
| Region: | |
| ICAO Code: | OBKH |
| IATA Code: | none |
| Usage: | Military |
| Category: | Major Air Base |
| Start: | 2010 |
| End: |
Ownership
Operator: Royal Bahraini Air Force, Air Operations Centre, PO Box 245, Bahrain.
Operator’s Identity Codes:
| Code | Operator |
| n/a | RBAF |
Location
| Country | Region | Sub-Region |
| Bahrain | Southern Governorate | Sadad |
Address: Not known.
Nearest Town/City: Sadad – airfield is 3 miles (4.8 km) southeast.
| Latitude | Longitude | |
|---|---|---|
| Deg. Min. Sec. | N 26° 02′ 05.00″ | E 050° 31′ 29.00″ |
| Decimal | N 26.03472° | E 50.52472° |
Elevation: 23 m/76 ft
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History
Name Changes
| Sakhir Air Base | 2010 – Present |
Narrative Summary
Smaller than the Shaikh Isa Air Base in the south, Sakhir is another newly constructed airfield with the latest facilities. Construction began circa 2006, following the successful inaugural race at the nearby Bahrain International Circuit, home of the first Formula 1 race in the Middle East. The airfield is located just to the east of the racing circuit and has potential to be a major business jet airport in the region. For now, the main user is the Amiri Royal flight, which moved from Bahrain International in early 2010.
Key Dates
| 2006 | Work starts on constructing Sakhir AB | |
| Jan 2010 | Formally opening of the base | |
| 21 Jan 2010 | First Bahrain International Airshow | |
| 2010 | Royal Flight arrives |
Runways
| Direction | Length | Width | Surface | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metres (m) | Feet (ft) | Metres (m) | Feet (ft) | ||
| 17/35 | 3800 | 12467 | 45 | 148 | Paved |
Residents
The following organisations are, or were, permanently based at this location:
Based Military Units
Not applicable.
Based Civilian Operators
| Operator | Arrived | Departed | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bahrain Amiri Royal Flight | 2010 | Current | VIP Transport |
Photo Gallery
To be added.
More Information
Books
‘The Story of Aviation in the Kingdom of Bahrain’ [Order this book from Amazon UK]
Magazines
Feature articles to be added.
Websites
None known.
| Disclaimer: Information is provided on this page for historical purposes only, and not for aerial navigation. |