Manaus Air Force Base – ALA8 is a base of the Brazilian Air Force, located in Manaus, Brazil.

History

The base was created in 1970, and between 1970 and 1976 public facilities of Ponta Pelada Airport were shared with the military facilities of Manaus Air Force Base. In 1976, with the opening of Eduardo Gomes International Airport, all public operations were transferred to the new airport. Ponta Pelada Airport was then renamed Manaus Air Force Base and since then it handles exclusively military operations.

Units

The following units are based at Manaus Air Force Base:

Accidents and incidents

Access

The base is located 9 km from downtown Manaus.

Gallery

This gallery displays aircraft that are or have been based at Manaus. The gallery is not comprehensive.

Present aircraft

Retired aircraft