Muwaffaq Salti Air Base serves Al Azraq, JO.
Muwaffaq Salti Air Base (OJMS) is a Royal Jordanian Air Force (RJAF) base located in Azraq, Zarqa Governorate, Jordan, approximately 100 km northeast of Amman,. It is named after Lieutenant Muwaffaq Salti, who died in an air battle with the Israeli Air Force in 1966,.
Notable Features and History:
- Early Use: The area's suitability for aircraft landings was recognized as early as 1918 when T.E. Lawrence (Lawrence of Arabia) used Azraq Castle and the surrounding plains as a base during the Great Arab Revolt,.
- Construction and Opening: The RJAF selected the site for a major new air base in 1976, with construction starting that year. It was officially opened on May 24, 1981, by King Hussein,.
- Aircraft History: The base has hosted various aircraft, including F-5s, Mirage F1s, and since 1997, F-16 Fighting Falcons, which are the RJAF's primary long-range strike capability,.
- Size and Defense: Muwaffaq Salti Air Base is the largest base in Jordan, with a 35 km-long perimeter protected by a ground defense battalion. It also features an air defense group.
- International Operations: The base has been used by international forces, including the Belgian Air Component (2014-2015) for Operation Desert Falcon/Inherent Resolve against ISIS, and hosts various aircraft from the American government and other countries for military intervention against ISIS, including MQ-9 Reaper drones.
- U.S. Expansion: Since 2019, the United States has been undertaking a significant expansion of the airbase, including new aprons for airlift, personnel recovery, special operations forces, close air support, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance, as well as a cargo marshaling yard and a new air traffic control tower.
Current Status: Muwaffaq Salti Air Base is currently operated by the Royal Jordanian Air Force and hosts the 1st, 2nd, and 6th Fighter Squadrons, all equipped with F-16 Fighting Falcons. It serves as a first-line unit of defense for the Kingdom of Jordan and its capital, Amman. The base has two asphalt runways: 13/31 (3,005 meters) and 08/26 (2,750 meters),. Ongoing upgrades include vital maintenance units and facilities. The base has been targeted during conflicts, including a reported Iranian strike in July 2026.
*Sources researched: rjaf.mil.jo, en.wikipedia.org, skyvector.com, notamify.com, thepilotsdesk.com*
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Muwaffaq Salti Air Base is located in Al Azraq, JO, at an elevation of 1706 ft. Its IATA code is — and ICAO code is OJMS.