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'''Aviano Air Base''' is a NATO base built in 1911 in the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region. It is located in the Aviano municipality, at the foot of the Carnic Pre-Alps, about 8 NM from Pordenone. | '''Aviano Air Base''' is a NATO base built in 1911 in the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region. It is located in the Aviano municipality, at the foot of the Carnic Pre-Alps, about 8 NM from Pordenone. | ||
The Italian Air Force has administrative control of the base and hosts the U.S. Air Force's 31st Fighter Wing. | The Italian Air Force has administrative control of the base and hosts the U.S. Air Force's 31st Fighter Wing. | ||
The 31st FW is the only U.S. fighter wing south of the Italian Alps. This strategic location makes the wing critical to operations in NATO's southern region. The 31st FW maintains two F-16 fighter squadrons, the 555th Fighter Squadron "Triple Nickel" and the 510th Fighter Squadron "Buzzards", allowing the wing to conduct offense and defensive combat air operations. | The 31st FW is the only U.S. fighter wing south of the Italian Alps. This strategic location makes the wing critical to operations in NATO's southern region. The 31st FW maintains two [[F-16]] fighter squadrons, the 555th Fighter Squadron "Triple Nickel" and the 510th Fighter Squadron "Buzzards", allowing the wing to conduct offense and defensive combat air operations. | ||
In peacetime, the 31st FW prepares for its combat role by maintaining aircraft and personnel in a high state of readiness. | In peacetime, the 31st FW prepares for its combat role by maintaining aircraft and personnel in a high state of readiness. | ||
== Technical characteristics == | == Technical characteristics == | ||
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== ATC | == ATC services (USAF_AV) == | ||
ATC service is provided regularly on weekends - check [http://flightgear-atc.alwaysdata.net/ Lenny's website] for the exact times and dates. The air base is also included in the NIATCA project. | ATC service is provided regularly on weekends - check [http://flightgear-atc.alwaysdata.net/ Lenny's website] for the exact times and dates, but usually on Saturday evenings. The air base is also included in the NIATCA project. | ||
[[Category:Airports in Italy]] | [[Category:Airports in Italy]] [[Category:Airports in Europe]] | ||