Dukhan / Tamim Airbase, Military airbase in Al-Shahaniya, Qatar.
Dukhan / Tamim Airbase is a military airbase in Al-Shahaniya, Qatar, designed with two parallel concrete runways and dedicated aircraft shelters. The facility includes reinforced storage areas for weapons and is fully equipped to support active military operations.
Construction of this military facility began in 2018, marking the opening of a new air force base in Qatar. The first squadron of combat aircraft arrived in 2019 and has operated from the modern facilities ever since.
The airbase carries the name of Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, reflecting Qatar's commitment to expanding its military aviation capabilities.
The facility is accessible only to military personnel and authorized visitors and operates under strict security protocols. Those wishing to visit should check access requirements in advance and obtain any necessary permits beforehand.
The site was built on the location of an older airport that operated as the civilian Dukhan Airport from 1930 to 1959. The location thus transformed from a transportation hub to a modern military center.
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