Satellite and aerial maps of El Adem / Al Adam with nearby locations
| Nearby locations | Km | Bearing | |
|---|---|---|---|
| As Sallum Helipad , Matruh | 116.6 | 105 | |
 Central Mediterranean , | 125.0 | 003 | |
| Martubah AB , Darnah | 133.0 | 305 | HLMT |
| As Sallum Airport , Matruh | 137.8 | 108 | HE19 |
| Habata AB , Matruh | 168.6 | 119 | HE18 |
| Sidi Barrani , Matruh | 191.6 | 102 | HE40 |
El Adem / Al Adam |
| 31° 51' 40'' N 23° 54' 25'' E | ||
| 13 nm south of Tubruq, Al Adam, Al Butnan | ||
| ICAO: HLTQ | IATA: TOB | Local: HL67 |
| Elevation: 519 feet | ||
By Jun 1940 this was a base for the Italian Air Force. After WWII it became home to the RAF Desert Rescue Team and a refuel base for the Far East slip routes flown by Transport Command. The bases future seemed assured by the UK-Libyan Treaty of 1953 but the Sep 1969 coup which overthrew King Idris meant the British were obliged to withdraw and the RAF station closed on 28 Mar 1970. 
List of units at El Adem / Al Adam |
| Years | Unit | |
|---|---|---|
| 1963/66 |  1564 Flt | |
