Mahbes Airbase

NoneEH 🇪🇭 Medium Airport

ICAO

MA-0003

IATA

-

Elevation

1623 ft

Region

EH-U-A

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Airport Information

GPS Code: GMAR

Local Code: Not available

Location: 27.726982° N, -9.237865° E

Continent: Africa

Type: Medium Airport

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## 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*

Last updated: 1 weeks ago

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