Wad Zayed Airport

Wad Zayed Airport
Airport
Country Sudan
State Al Qadarif State
Time zoneUTC+2 (CAT)

Wad Zayed Airport is an airport near Showak in Al Qadarif State, Sudan.

History

The airport, which began as an unpaved airstrip known as Al-Showak Airport, later took the name Wad Zayed in tribute to Nazir Mahmoud Issa Wad Zayed (1821-1896).[1]

On 12 May 2024, the Sudanese Armed Forces claimed to have shot down two drones targeting Wad Zayed Airport.[2]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Shaglawi, Ibrahim (2026-01-21). "The Face of Truth: Wad Zayed Airport: Enters Service Next March". The CITIZEN. Retrieved 2026-04-07.
  2. ↑ "Sudanese army downs drones targeting airport in Gedaref". Sudan Tribune. 12 May 2024. Retrieved 13 May 2024.

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