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Paya Lebar Air Base

Paya Lebar, Singapore

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Paya Lebar · 04 · Singapore

Position

1.360°, 103.910° · 65 ft elev.

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Singapore's primary military air base serving the Republic of Singapore Air Force.

Opened

1944

Location

Paya Lebar, Singapore

Paya Lebar Air Base (IATA: QPG, ICAO: WSAP) is a military airfield operated by the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF), located in the Paya Lebar district of eastern Singapore. It serves as a key strategic installation for Singapore's defense, hosting several RSAF squadrons and supporting both fighter and transport aircraft operations. The base has historically also handled some civilian and charter operations, but its primary function remains military. Singapore's government has announced long-term plans to relocate the base, freeing up significant land in central Singapore for urban redevelopment once Changi Airport's fifth terminal is operational and military functions can be transferred.

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›Originally built by the Japanese during World War II occupation of Singapore.
›Operated by the Royal Air Force after the war before being handed over to Singapore.
›Home to multiple RSAF squadrons including fighter, transport, and helicopter units.
›Singapore's government plans to relocate the base to free up approximately 800 hectares of land for civilian use.
›The base imposes height restrictions on surrounding buildings due to flight path requirements.

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Paya Lebar Air Base is a military airbase operated by the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF), situated along Airport Road in Paya Lebar, within the eastern region of Singapore. Serving as a key installation for the RSAF, the airbase adopts the motto Strength Through Readiness, reflecting its operational commitment and strategic significance within Singapore's defence framework.

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