Airport type Military/Public Location Martuba, Libya 14/32 3,620 Address Matrubah, Libya Code DNF | Operator Libyan Air Force Elevation AMSL 1,014 ft / 309 m 3,620 11,877 Elevation 309 m Owner Libyan National Army | |
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Martuba Air Base is a Libyan Air Force (Arabic: القوات الجوية الليبية, Berber: Adwas Alibyan Ujnna) base in the Derna District of Libya, located approximately 27 kilometres (17 mi) south-southeast of Derna, 268 kilometres (167 mi) east-northeast of Benghazi.
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History
During World War II the airfield, then known as Martuba Airfield was used as a military airfield by the United States Army Air Force 57th Fighter Group during the North African Campaign against Axis forces. The 57th flew P-40 Warhawks from the airfield 16 November-3 December 1942.
Military use
Its primary use is by the Libyan Air Force which has two sections at the base. The first section contains the main buildings and the hangars which contain Mil Mi-2 and Mil Mi-8 helicopters. The second section is the flightline containing taxiways, a ramp and a single runway. An Aeritalia G.222 is stored on the ramp but this section of the base appears to be a reserve facility.
Civilian use
The site is also used for the transportation of oilfield workers from production facilities in the area.