WingfarerAl Sahra Army Air Field
Medium airport Tikrit, Iraq
Overview
Majid al Tamimi Airbase, officially known as the Tikrit Air Academy and formerly as Al Sahra Airfield (under Saddam Hussein) is an air installation near Tikrit in northern Iraq. The installation is approximately 170 kilometers (105 mi) north of Baghdad and 11 kilometers (6.8 mi) west of the Tigris River. Prior to 2003, Al Sahra Airfield was the main base of the Iraqi Air Force Air Academy. The Marines from Task Force Tripoli captured the base from the Iraqi Army during the 2003 U.S.
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📍 34.673199, 43.542999 · Open detailed map
Details
| Region | Salah ad Din Governorate |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Coordinates | 34.673199, 43.542999 |
Runways (2)
| Designation | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14L/32R | 7,341 ft | 165 ft | ASP |
| 14R/32L | 10,225 ft | 150 ft | CON |
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Where is Al Sahra Army Air Field?
Al Sahra Army Air Field is a medium airport located in Tikrit, Iraq. It has 2 runway(s), the longest measuring 10,225 ft.
Al Sahra Army Air Field is a medium airport located in Tikrit, Iraq. It has 2 runway(s), the longest measuring 10,225 ft.