Sabha Airbase
Sabha Airbase (also called Tamanhent Airbase) is a Libyan Air Force base southeast of Sabha, Libya.
The airport shares its runway with Sabha Airport.
History
The airbase used to support the Tupolev Tu-22 bomber, these have been non-operational since at least 1992.
Current use
Military
The base is home to the 1st and 1025th Squadrons of Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-25 fighter aircraft.
It was bombed by coalition aircraft during the 2011 Libyan civil war.
Expansion
Google Earth shows the construction of 36 aircraft revetments in the South East corner.
MiG-25 fighter jets are seen on the large rectangular tarmac in the south-west quadrant of the base.
Civilian
Libyan Airlines currently serves the airport.
References
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