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Al Minhad Air Base

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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165 ft

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Dubai · DU · United Arab Emirates

Position

25.027°, 55.366° · 165 ft elev.

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UAE military air base supporting joint operations near Dubai.

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Al Minhad Air Base is a military installation located approximately 25 kilometres south of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. It serves as a key strategic base for the UAE Air Force and has hosted coalition forces from multiple nations, including Australia, Canada, France, and the United Kingdom, particularly during operations in Afghanistan and the broader Middle East region. The base has limited civilian use and is primarily dedicated to military aviation operations. It has been a significant logistics and air power hub for international coalition operations in the Gulf region and beyond. The IATA code NHD is assigned but the base does not function as a commercial passenger airport.

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›Serves as a primary UAE Air Force base in the Dubai region.
›Hosted Australian Defence Force personnel for over a decade during operations in Afghanistan.
›Used by multiple coalition nations as a staging and logistics hub for Middle East operations.
›Located approximately 25 km south of central Dubai.
›Not open to commercial civilian air traffic.

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Al Minhad Air Base is a military installation in the United Arab Emirates. The base is located approximately 15 miles (24 km) south of Dubai and is operated by the United Arab Emirates Air Force.

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Latest news

Мілітарний· 3/3/2026

Iran Attacks UAE Air Base Used by Australia

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The Independent· 3/3/2026

Australia says air base near Dubai hit in Iranian drone attack

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ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation· 3/2/2026

ADF personnel are 'safe' after air base strike near Dubai, defence minister says

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Reuters· 3/2/2026

Australia says defence personnel safe after drone attack near Dubai air base

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longwarjournal.org· 3/19/2026

Iranian drones and missiles hit ports, oil and gas facilities, and US bases in the region (March 17-19 updates)

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Nine.com.au· 3/2/2026

Australian military personnel safe after Dubai air base hit, defence minister confirms

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Al Minhad Air Base

Military installation in the United Arab Emirates

Al Minhad Air Base is a military installation in the United Arab Emirates. The base is located approximately 15 miles (24 km) south of Dubai and is operated by the United Arab Emirates Air Force.

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