Villamor Airbase
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Villamor Air Base is home of the Philippine Air Force
. It is chiefly used as an air base for PAF transport and helicopter flights. It is also the military base that the Philippine president
uses when departing for foreign or domestic trips abroad, though foreign departures are mostly done at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport
. The air base is named in honor of a Filipino pilot, Jesús A. Villamor
, who fought during World War II
.
The base was originally called Nichols Field
during the time of the Philippine Commonwealth period and later as Nichols Air Base after Philippine independence. The complex also includes the Ninoy Aquino International Airport
. In 1997, the base was reduced to a small portion to make way for the construction of NAIA Terminal 3.
In 2007, a Skyway
exit to both the air base and NAIA Terminal 3 was completed.
The Runways of this base are also used by Ninoy Aquino International Airport
Units Stationed at Villamor Air Base
Philippine Air Force
The Philippine Air Force is the air force of the Republic of the Philippines, and one of the three main services of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. Its official name in Filipino is Hukbong Himpapawid ng Pilipinas....
. It is chiefly used as an air base for PAF transport and helicopter flights. It is also the military base that the Philippine president
President of the Philippines
The President of the Philippines is the head of state and head of government of the Philippines. The president leads the executive branch of the Philippine government and is the commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of the Philippines...
uses when departing for foreign or domestic trips abroad, though foreign departures are mostly done at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport
Ninoy Aquino International Airport
The Ninoy Aquino International Airport or NAIA , also known as Manila International Airport , is the airport serving the general area of Manila and its surrounding metropolitan area...
. The air base is named in honor of a Filipino pilot, Jesús A. Villamor
Jesus A. Villamor
Jesús Antonio Villamor was a Filipino pilot who fought the Japanese in World War II.-Early life and career:Villamor was one of seven children...
, who fought during World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
.
The base was originally called Nichols Field
Nichols Field
Nichols Field was a U.S. military airfield located south of Manila in Pasay City and Parañaque City, Metro Manila, Luzon, the Philippines. During the World War II era, it was the location of the Far East Air Force's U.S. 20th Air Base Group. Also, based here was Troop F of the U.S. 26th Cavalry...
during the time of the Philippine Commonwealth period and later as Nichols Air Base after Philippine independence. The complex also includes the Ninoy Aquino International Airport
Ninoy Aquino International Airport
The Ninoy Aquino International Airport or NAIA , also known as Manila International Airport , is the airport serving the general area of Manila and its surrounding metropolitan area...
. In 1997, the base was reduced to a small portion to make way for the construction of NAIA Terminal 3.
In 2007, a Skyway
Metro Manila Skyway
The Metro Manila Skyway is an elevated highway crossing over much of the existing South Luzon Expressway as of the moment. It is located within the Metro Manila portion of the SLEX and crosses through Makati City, Pasay City, Parañaque City, and Muntinlupa City. The Skyway begins in Barangay San...
exit to both the air base and NAIA Terminal 3 was completed.
The Runways of this base are also used by Ninoy Aquino International Airport
Ninoy Aquino International Airport
The Ninoy Aquino International Airport or NAIA , also known as Manila International Airport , is the airport serving the general area of Manila and its surrounding metropolitan area...
Units Stationed at Villamor Air Base
- 250th Presidential Airlift Wing
- 520th AirbaseAirbaseAn airbase is a military airfield that provides basing and support of military aircraft....
Wing - 505th Search and RescueSearch and rescueSearch and rescue is the search for and provision of aid to people who are in distress or imminent danger.The general field of search and rescue includes many specialty sub-fields, mostly based upon terrain considerations...
Group - 207th TacticalMilitary tacticsMilitary tactics, the science and art of organizing an army or an air force, are the techniques for using weapons or military units in combination for engaging and defeating an enemy in battle. Changes in philosophy and technology over time have been reflected in changes to military tactics. In...
Operations Squadron