Bases
| Base | Location | Runway | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isa Air Base | 9.7 kilometres (6.0 mi) south of Jaww | Single 3,790 metres (12,430 ft) | Home to 1st Fighter Wing |
| Sakhir Air Base | West of Mountain of Smoke | Helipad and short runway | Built in 1976. |
| Riffa Air Base | 3.2 kilometres (2.0 mi) south east of Riffa | Single 175 metres (574 ft) runway and multiple helipads | Home to the Helicopter Wing |
| Muharraq Air Base | Located within BIA | Was once an Royal Air Force station; now used by the USAF called Aviation Support Unit (ASU) Bahrain. |
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