Al Udeid Air Base — Ar Rayyan, Qatar

Al Udeid Air Base is a major military installation located southwest of Doha, Qatar, serving as one of the most strategically important air bases in the Middle East. XJD hosts United States Central Command forward headquarters and significant coalition military operations, making it a critical hub for regional air operations rather than a civilian airport. The base features an extensive runway system and support infrastructure capable of handling large military transport and combat aircraft from multiple allied nations. Established through cooperation between Qatar and the United States, Al Udeid has grown substantially since the early 2000s to become central to sustained military presence and logistics coordination across the broader Middle East region.