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