A Look at U.S. Drone Bases in Pakistan

February 17, 2012 in Headline

The following interactive map was compiled from information reported by the Bureau for

Investigative Journalism. It displays the names and locations of airfields/bases inside of Pakistan

that have been or are currently being used by U.S. forces. Some of the bases are used for

logistical support, while others such as Shamsi airfield, were previously used by the CIA to

launch drone operations. According to the Bureau for Investigative Journalism, one of the

airfields at PAF Base Shahbaz may still be used for launching drones.

US Drone Bases in Pakistan

Shamsi Airfield

Tarbela Ghazi Air Force Base

Quetta International Airport

Jacobabad Airport

Peshawar International Airport

PAF Base Chaklala / Islamabad International Airport

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Shamsi Airfield 27°50'46.54"N 65° 9'25.65"E

Quetta International Airport 30°14'58.47"N 66°56'16.88"E

PAF Base Shahbaz/Jacobabad Airport 28°16'53.89"N 68°26'27.87"E

Peshawar International Airport 33°59'38.00"N 71°30'52.00"E

PAF Base Chaklala / Islamabad International Airport 33°36'34.30"N 73° 6'9.50"E

Tarbela Ghazi Air Force Base 33°58'57.54"N 72°36'33.23"E