San Isidro Air Base
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The Base Aérea de San Isidro or San Isidro Air Base became operational on March 23, 1953 and is located 25 km east of Santo Domingo
. It was named Base Aérea Trujillo until 1961, when the name was changed to San Isidro. Most of the units, aircraft and helicopters of the Dominican Air Force
are based there. The San Isidro track also has been a scenery for automobile racing events.
Santo Domingo
Santo Domingo, known officially as Santo Domingo de Guzmán, is the capital and largest city in the Dominican Republic. Its metropolitan population was 2,084,852 in 2003, and estimated at 3,294,385 in 2010. The city is located on the Caribbean Sea, at the mouth of the Ozama River...
. It was named Base Aérea Trujillo until 1961, when the name was changed to San Isidro. Most of the units, aircraft and helicopters of the Dominican Air Force
Dominican Air Force
The Air Force of the Dominican Republic or Fuerza Aérea Dominicana, is one of the three branches of the Military of the Dominican Republic, together with the Army and the Navy.- History :...
are based there. The San Isidro track also has been a scenery for automobile racing events.