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Isa Air Base, formerly Shaikh Isa Air Base (ICAO: OBBS), is located on the island nation of Bahrain. Isa Air Base is located on the shore of the Persian Gulf in southern Bahrain.
It hosts the Royal Bahraini Air Force (RBAF) Fighter Wing and the two squadrons that comprise it.
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Isa Air Base
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| Summary |
| Airport type |
Military |
| Operator |
Royal Bahraini Air Force |
| Location |
Bahrain |
| Elevation AMSL |
136 ft / 41 m |
| Coordinates |
25°55′06″N
050°35′26″E |
| Map |
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Location ofIsa Air Base in Bahrain |
| Runways |
| Direction |
Length |
Surface |
| m |
ft |
| 15/33 |
3,800 |
12,467 |
Concrete and Asphalt |
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History
During the first Gulf War, some of the Coalition forces, having trouble with the Arab pronunciation, knew the base under the name «Shakey’s Pizza».
Current use
U.S. Marine Corps Marine Aircraft Group 11 aircraft at Sheik Isa, in 1991.
Bahrain
The base is home to the RBAF’s 1st Fighter Wing:
- 1st Fighter Squadron – Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighting Falcon C/D Block 40
- 2nd Fighter Squadron – F-16C/D Block 40
- 6th Fighter Squadron – Northrop F-5E/F
- 5th Squadron – British Aerospace Hawk
- 4th Squadron – Slingsby T-67 Firefly
United States
Further information: Military intervention against ISIL order of battle
In March 2009, the United States Air Force established a camp on Isa Air Base to support aerial port operations. The unit was designated a detachment of the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing of Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. This detachment’s purpose was to accelerate the delivery of mine-resistant ambush-protected all-terrain vehicles to U.S. forces in Afghanistan.
As part of its operations against ISIL, the United States has deployed various aircraft there.
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| General Info
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| Country |
Bahrain
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| ICAO ID |
OBBS
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| Time |
UTC+3
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| Latitude |
25.918362
25° 55' 06.10" N
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| Longitude |
50.590557
050° 35' 26.01" E
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| Elevation |
136 feet
41 meters
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| Type |
Military
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| Magnetic Variation |
002° E (05/06)
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| Operating Agency |
MILITARY
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| Operating Hours |
SEE REMARKS FOR OPERATING HOURS OR COMMUNICATIONS FOR POSSIBLE HOURS
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| Communications
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| TWR |
125.45
364.15
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| PTD |
372.2
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| GND |
125.95
318.25
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| APP |
124.95
358.15
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| COMD POST |
321.375
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| Runways
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| ID |
Dimensions |
Surface |
PCN |
ILS
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| 15/33 |
12467 x 147 feet
3800 x 45 meters |
ASPHALT |
073FBXT |
YES
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| Navaids
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| Type |
ID |
Name |
Channel |
Freq |
Distance From Field |
Bearing From Navaid
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| VORTAC |
SIA |
SHAIKH ISA |
123X |
117.6 |
At Field |
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| NDB |
SI |
SHAIKH ISA |
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343 |
1.6 NM |
331.7
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| Remarks
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| A-GEAR |
BAK-12s raised by BAK-14 O/R.
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| CAUTION |
Remain on or E of ext rwy cntrline. Advs ATC if unable to comply.
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| FUEL |
(NC- 100LL, A1, J8 Mil) PN rqr for 100LL and A1.
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| OPR HOURS |
Opr 0415-1030Z++, Sat-Wed.
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| RSTD |
Use of this afld NOT AUTH wo expressed consent of the Govt of Bahrain. Emerg svcextremely ltd. Strict compliance with FCG enforced. Coord opr req with AmericanEmbassy, Manama, Office of Mil Cooperation, 0500-1400Z Sat-Wed. PPR ctc Base OPS DSN 318-465-1618.
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