Wad Zayed Airport
 | This article relies on a single source. (April 2026) |
Wad Zayed Airport | |
|---|---|
Airport | |
| Country |  Sudan |
| State |  Al Qadarif State |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (CAT) |
Wad Zayed Airport is an airport near Showak in Al Qadarif State, Sudan.
History
[edit]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
[edit]References
[edit]- ↑ Shaglawi, Ibrahim (2026-01-21). "The Face of Truth: Wad Zayed Airport: Enters Service Next March". The CITIZEN. Retrieved 2026-04-07.
- ↑ "Sudanese army downs drones targeting airport in Gedaref". Sudan Tribune. 12 May 2024. Retrieved 13 May 2024.
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