Satellite and aerial maps of Djibouti Support Base helipad with nearby locations
| Nearby locations | Km | Bearing | |
|---|---|---|---|
 Djibouti Logistics Support Base , Djibouti | 1.2 | 307 | |
| Chebelley AB , Arta | 8.2 | 180 | HDCH |
| Djibouti Port , Djibouti | 8.3 | 079 | |
| Camp Lemonnier , Djibouti | 11.5 | 116 | BA188 |
| Ambouli , Djibouti | 11.6 | 114 | HDAM |
| Arta Plage , Arta | 26.4 | 267 |
Djibouti Support Base helipad |
2017 to present | ||
| 11° 35' 27.05'' N 43° 3' 46.5'' E | ||
| SW of Doraleh Multi-purpose Port, Djibouti, Djibouti | ||
| ICAO: | IATA: | |
| Elevation: 10 feet | ||
China signed a 10 year leasing deal with the Djibouti government in Nov 2015 for an area immediately southwest of the Doraleh Multi-Purpose Port. Construction of a 2-spot heliport with 400m runway and hangarage was begun in c May 2017 and appeared complete by that Sep, making this the first ever overseas base for the Chinese military.
By May 2018 construction of a pier into the Gulf of Tadjeub had begun, which is reportedly for a Logistics Support Base to assist the Chinese PLAN in the execution of its maritime security and anti-piracy missions around the Horn of Africa and into the Indian Ocean.
By May 2018 construction of a pier into the Gulf of Tadjeub had begun, which is reportedly for a Logistics Support Base to assist the Chinese PLAN in the execution of its maritime security and anti-piracy missions around the Horn of Africa and into the Indian Ocean.
