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Al Udeid Air Base

Medium airport  Ar Rayyan, Qatar

Military airbase in Al Rayyan, Qatar.

IATA XJDICAO OTBHID OTBH
Al Udeid Air Base

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Overview

Al Udeid Air Base (Arabic: قاعدة العديد الجوية; also known as Abu Nakhlah Airport (مطار أبو نخلة)) is one of two military bases to the southwest of Doha, Qatar, in the municipality of Al Rayyan. It is the largest US military base in the Middle East, hosting approximately 10,000 military personnel as of 2026. It houses the Qatar Emiri Air Force, United States Air Force (USAF), United Kingdom Royal Air Force (RAF), and other foreign forces. It is host to a forward headquarters of U.S. Central Command, headquarters of the USAF Central Command, No.

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Runways
1
Longest runway
12,303 ft
Elevation
130 ft
Radio freq.
10

Suitable for

✈️ Commercial airliners🛩️ Private & business jets📏 Longest runway 12,303 ft

Where is it

📍 25.1173000336, 51.3149986267 · Open detailed map

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Details

RegionAl Rayyan Municipality
ContinentAsia
Coordinates25.1173000336, 51.3149986267

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Runways (1)

DesignationLengthWidthSurface
16/3412,303 ft148 ftASP

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Al Udeid Air Base?
Al Udeid Air Base is a medium airport located in Ar Rayyan, Qatar. It has 1 runway(s), the longest measuring 12,303 ft.

What is the airport code of Al Udeid Air Base?
Its IATA code is XJD and its ICAO code is OTBH.

Al Udeid Air Base is a medium airport located in Ar Rayyan, Qatar. It has 1 runway(s), the longest measuring 12,303 ft.