first used the then-secret base in late September 2001, when the Air Force needed to get aircraft in position for its operations in Afghanistan. In 1996, Qatar built Al Udeid Air Base at the cost of more than $1 billion.
History United States Air Force įollowing joint military operations during Operation Desert Storm in 1991, Qatar and the United States concluded a Defense Cooperation Agreement that has been subsequently expanded. and U.S.-led anti-ISIL coalition forces and over 100 operational aircraft. According to media reports in June 2017, the base hosted over 11,000 U.S. servicemen permanently stationed at Al Udeid. officials that he would like to see as many as 10,000 U.S. In 1999, the then Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad, told U.S. 83 Expeditionary Air Group RAF, and the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing of the USAF. It is host to a forward headquarters of United States Central Command, headquarters of the United States Air Forces Central Command, No.
It houses the Qatar Emiri Air Force, United States Air Force, Royal Air Force, and other foreign forces. Source: World Aero Data and Google Maps Īl Udeid Air Base ( Arabic: قاعدة العديد الجوية) is one of two military bases southwest of Doha, Qatar, also known as Abu Nakhlah Airport ( مطار أبو نخلة). 83 Expeditionary Air Group ( Royal Air Force) 379th Air Expeditionary Wing ( US Air Force).Transport Wing and 3rd Rotary Wing ( Qatar Emiri Air Force).
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