Shaikh Isa AB

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ICAO Code OBBS/
Last Validated
City Bahrain
Position 25°55'06"N 050°35'26"E
Runway(s) 15/33
Elevation 136 ft

General

This modern air base in the southern desert of Gulf state Bahrain hosts all of the country's military aircraft apart from the helicopters at Riffa. Its remote location keeps it clear of curious looks and the flying weather is close to perfection. Be aware, plane spotting is neither understood nor appreciated in Arab countries!

Layout

A vast piece of desert around the 3800m runway belongs to the base. In the east the shore forms a natural barrier and on the other sides fences and walls have been put up.

Getting There

A newly constructed highway leads south from Riffa to Ad Dur and further on to artificial peninsulas under development on the southeastern tip of the main island. This is the highway that touches the airfield perimeter.

Around the Airport

1Main apron

Although it is obviously advisable to only go spotting here on arranged visits, the brave may try and read aircraft parked on the northern half of the large main apron.

2Final 15

A bit less risky may be stopping near the highway entry of the base road (think of a good excuse) to log traffic using runway 15.

Frequencies

318.250 / 125.950Ground
364.150 / 125.450Tower
358.150 / 124.950Approach
321.375Command Post
372.200Pilot to Dispatcher

Based Operators

1st FSF-16C/D
2nd FSF-16C/D
6th FSF-5E/F
4 sqT67M
Public Security Flying WingBell 412, Bell 427

Order of Battle Bahrain

Bahrain - Air Force
Bahrain - Navy
Bahrain - Government
Bahrain - Police

Other Airfields

Bahrain Intl (Muharraq)
Rifaa  
Shaikh Isa AB  

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