Satellite and aerial maps of Dhekelia Strip with nearby locations
| Nearby locations | Km | Bearing | |
|---|---|---|---|
 Dhekelia MRS , Xylotymbou | 2.1 | 298 | LCA13 |
| Dhekelia Garrison , Xylotymbou | 2.8 | 244 | LCA12 |
| Dhekelia Kingsfield , Xylotymbou | 3.6 | 317 | LCA02 |
 Larnaca , Larnaca | 12.2 | 232 | |
| Larnanca National Guard Barracks , Larnaca | 15.3 | 239 | LCA17 |
| Agios Nicholas , Famagusta | 16.6 | 049 | LCA10 |
Dhekelia Strip |
1952 to present | ||
| 34° 59' 36'' N 33° 44' 55.3'' E | ||
| UK Sovereign Base, 3nm SE of Famagusta, Dhekelia, Xylotymbou | ||
| ICAO: | IATA: | |
| Elevation: 150 feet | ||
Opened as a British Army garrison outpost in 1952 near the site of a WWII refugee camp, although planning for the new site had been going on since 1949. The objective was to consolidate 4 nearby camps onto one soverign base site and protect the air defence and communication station at Agios Nikolaos. 
List of units at Dhekelia Strip |
| Years | Unit | |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 |  846 NAS | Sea King HC.4, |
| 1969/03 | 16 Flt | SA341B Gazelle AH.1, SE3130 Alouette II, Sioux, |
List of aircraft and events at Dhekelia Strip |
| Dates | Org/Type | Unit | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990-mar | Eastern Sovereign Base Area | 16 Flt | AH.1 | ZB678 |
| 1990-mar | Eastern Sovereign Base Area | 16 Flt | AH.1 | ZB690 |
