Mahbes Airbase, EH.
## Mahbes Airbase (MA-0003)
Type of facility and operations: Mahbes Airbase (MA-0003) is a military airfield located in the disputed territory of Western Sahara, specifically in the Moroccan-controlled portion. Its primary function is to support Moroccan military operations in the region.
Notable features or history:
- The airbase is strategically located near the border with Algeria and the "Berm" (the Moroccan Wall), a defensive sand wall constructed by Morocco.
- Its existence and operation are directly linked to the ongoing Western Sahara conflict.
- Information regarding specific aircraft types or units stationed there is generally not publicly disclosed by Moroccan authorities.
Current status: Mahbes Airbase is an active military installation under Moroccan control. It continues to serve as a logistical and operational hub for the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces in the Western Sahara region.
Sources:
- Satellite imagery analysis (e.g., Google Earth) confirms the presence of an airfield with runways and associated infrastructure.
- Reports and analyses from organizations monitoring the Western Sahara conflict often reference Moroccan military installations in the region, including airbases.
- General knowledge of Moroccan military presence in Western Sahara.
*Sources researched: ourairports.com, metar-taf.com, elradar.es*
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Mahbes Airbase is located EH, at an elevation of 1623 ft. Its IATA code is — and ICAO code is MA-0003.