Edwin Andrews Air Base

Edwin Andrews Air Base (ICAO: RPMZ) is located in Zamboanga, Philippines. The base operates through Runway 09/27, which has a length of 2,611 m (8,566 ft), along with the Zamboanga International Airport and conducts air operations against insurgents like the Moro Islamic Liberation Front.

For the United States Air Force base, see Andrews Air Force Base.
Edwin Andrews Air Base
San Roque Air Field
Moret Field
Zamboanga City, Zamboanga, Philippines
Coordinates06°55′31″N 122°03′39″E
TypeAir Base
Site information
Owner Philippines
Controlled byPhilippine Air Force
Conditionactive, as of 2014
Site history
Built by Japan
In useDecember 6, 1956-present
Garrison information
Garrison
  • Tactical Operations Group 9
  • 3rd Air Division
  • 206th Tactical Helicopter Squadron
  • 25th Composite Attack Squadron
  • 4223rd Supply Distribution Squadron
  • 1306th Dental Dispensary
Airfield Information
Summary
Airport typeMilitary
OperatorPhilippine Air Force
LocationZamboanga City, Zamboanga, Philippines
Elevation AMSL6 m / 20 ft
Coordinates6°55′21″N 122°3′35″E
Map
ZAM/RPMZ
Location in the Philippines
Runways
Direction Length Surface
m ft
09/27 2,611 8,566 Asphalt
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