Danilo Atienza Air Base

Major Danilo Atienza Air Base

Baseng Panghimpapawid "Comandante Danilo Atienza"
Control tower at the Danilo Atienza Air Base
Summary
Airport typeMilitary: Air Force Base
OperatorPhilippine Air Force
LocationSangley Point, Cavite City, Cavite, Philippines
BuiltMarch 20, 1945 (1945-03-20)[1][2]
In use1945–1971 (United States)
1971–present (Philippines)
Occupants
  • 15th Strike Wing
  • 451st Supply Squadron
  • 570th Composite Tactical Wing
  • 1308th Dental Dispensary
  • MF-30 Squadrons
  • MF-40 Squadrons
Elevation AMSL8 ft / 2.44 m
Coordinates14°29′43.5″N 120°54′41.0″E / 14.495417°N 120.911389°E / 14.495417; 120.911389
Map
Major Danilo Atienza Air Base is located in Luzon
Major Danilo Atienza Air Base
Major Danilo Atienza Air Base
Major Danilo Atienza Air Base is located in Philippines
Major Danilo Atienza Air Base
Major Danilo Atienza Air Base
Map
Runways
Direction Length Surface
ft m
07/25 7,769 2,367 Asphalt

Danilo Atienza Air Base (IATA: SGL, ICAO: RPLS) is a military base used by the Philippine Air Force, located on the northern end of the Cavite Peninsula in Manila Bay, Luzon Island, Philippines. It is adjacent to Cavite City, in Cavite Province.

  1. ^ "Historic Air Stations Page". Archived from the original on March 31, 2012. Retrieved August 21, 2011.
  2. ^ "A Brief History of Sangley Point". Archived from the original on January 21, 2012. Retrieved August 21, 2011.

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