Dirab Air Base

Dirab Air base is an airbase of the Saudi Arabian National Guard located south west of Riyadh, Riyadh Governorate, Saudi Arabia.

For the Saudi National Guard airbase located east of Riyadh, see Khasm Alan Air Base.
Dirab Air Base
Riyadh/Dirab
Riyadh, Riyadh Governorate in Saudi Arabia
Dirab Air Base is located in Saudi Arabia
Dirab Air Base
Dirab Air Base
Shown within Saudi Arabia
Coordinates24°28′32″N 46°34′16″E
TypeAir Base
Site information
OwnerMinistry of National Guard
OperatorSaudi Arabian National Guard
Controlled by4th Aviation Brigade
Site history
Built2017 (2017)
In use2020 - present
Airfield information
Elevation2,612 metres (8,570 ft) AMSL
Helipads
Number Length and surface
17/35 790 metres (2,592 ft) Concrete
17L/35R 790 metres (2,592 ft) Concrete
17C/35C 790 metres (2,592 ft) Concrete
17R/35L 790 metres (2,592 ft) Concrete

The base is home to the Center of Excellence and Aviation Training Brigade.[1]

References
  1. "Saudi Arabian National Guard - Riyadh/Dirab (--)". Scramble.nl. Retrieved 15 December 2022.
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