Set in the Nile Delta just northwest of Tanta, Birma Air Base lies amid one of Egypt's densest agricultural and textile belts, roughly midway between Cairo and Alexandria. The field is an Egyptian Air Force installation, carries no civil IATA or ICAO code and handles no scheduled or charter passenger service. There is no public cargo terminal, no customs post and no named handling agent, and nothing indicates a civil opening. Commercial air freight for the Gharbia textile region around Tanta is handled at Cairo International (CAI), about 90 km south and the country's principal cargo gateway, with Borg El Arab near Alexandria (HBE) as the alternative. Ocean freight moves through the ports of Alexandria and Damietta, both within a few hours by truck. For shippers, Birma is a point on the map rather than a usable freight node.

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Where is Birma Air Base located?▼

Birma Air Base is located in Tanta, EG.

Location & Weather

30.83660, 30.93600

Transit time routes from Tanta

Cairo → Shanghai Cairo → Shenzhen Cairo → Guangzhou Cairo → Hong Kong Cairo → Tokyo Cairo → Busan

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Last updated: 31 August 2026

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