China Support Base Djibouti
Djibouti Support Base helipad
2017-
SW of Doraleh Multi-purpose Port, Djibouti, Djibouti
11.590847, 43.062917 · 10 feet
Location
N3, Khor Ambado, Djibouti
Nearby Locations
| Km | |||
|---|---|---|---|
 China Support Base Djibouti |
1.2 | 307° | |
| Base Aerienne de Chebelley | HDCH | 8.2 | 181° |
| Port of Djibouti |
8.3 | 080° | |
| Camp Lemonnier | BA188 | 11.5 | 116° |
| Aeroport International Ambouli | HDAM | 11.6 | 115° |
 Centre d'entraînement au combat d'Arta Plage |
26.4 | 268° |
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.