Jabal Awliya
In the following article the impact of Jabal Awliya on contemporary society will be analyzed. Since its emergence, Jabal Awliya has exerted a significant influence on various aspects of daily life, ranging from culture to economics. Throughout history, Jabal Awliya has been the subject of intense debate and discussion, awakening passions and generating social movements. In this sense, it is crucial to closely examine the causes and consequences of Jabal Awliya's presence in our lives, as well as its potential to shape the future. With a multidisciplinary approach, this article seeks to offer a comprehensive vision of how Jabal Awliya has transformed and continues to transform the world in which we live.
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| Airport type | Public / Military | ||||||||||
| Serves | Jabal Awliya | ||||||||||
| Elevation AMSL | 2,182 ft / 665 m | ||||||||||
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  Jabal Awliya Airport Location of the airport in Sudan | |||||||||||
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Jabal Awliya (Arabic: جبل أولياء, Jabal al Awliyā', Jebel Aulia, Gebel Aulia) is a village in the north-central part of Sudan, about 40 km (25 mi) south of Khartoum. Nearby is the Jebel Aulia Dam, built in 1937 by the British for the Egyptian government. Jabal Awliya became a refuge camp during the Second Sudanese Civil War, housing more than 100,000 inhabitants. On February 26, 1996, a Sudanese C-130 transport plane crashed at Jabal Awliya, killing 53.
Jabal Awliya Airport
The airport hosts Sudanese Air Force along with Sudanese Army and police.
The airport hosts three helicopter squadrons (Mil Mi-8, Mil Mi-17, Mil Mi-24, Mil Mi-35) from the base. There is a short runway but only used as helipad with markings found midway.
References
- ^ Clarence Lewis Barnhart, ed. (1954). The New Century cyclopedia of names. Vol. 2. Appleton-Century-Crofts. p. 1705.
- ^ "The March of the Green Flag". Spin. 11 (2): 78. May 1995. Retrieved 2011-03-29.
- ^ The Associated Press (May 5, 1996). "Sudanese plane crashes; 53 die". Times Daily. Retrieved 2011-03-29.
- ^ "Orbats".
15°14′43″N 32°29′49″E / 15.24528°N 32.49694°E
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