King Abdulaziz Naval Base
The King Abdulaziz Naval Base (Arabic: قاعدة الملك عبد العزيز البحرية) (KANB) is a naval base in Al-Sharqiyah, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia.[1] It is operated by the Saudi Arabian Navy. The base is located about 7.5 kilometres (4.7 mi) southeast of Jubail[2] and only 900 metres (0.6 mi) from the shores of the Persian Gulf. It is home to the Eastern Fleet and the Royal Naval Academy.[3] Their Navy Ratings "SK" (Storekeeper) and "YN" (Yeoman) learned basic skills in this school.
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King Abdulaziz Naval Base قاعدة الملك عبد العزيز البحرية | |||||||||||
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| Airport type | Military | ||||||||||
| Owner | Saudi Arabian Navy | ||||||||||
| Operator | Eastern Fleet | ||||||||||
| Location | Jubail | ||||||||||
| Elevation AMSL | 7 ft / 2 m | ||||||||||
| Coordinates | 26°56′29.8″N 49°42′15.0″E | ||||||||||
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RSNF's Western Province counterpart is in Jeddah. It is King Faisal Naval Base (KFNB). King Fahd Naval Academy is located inside this base.
References
- "Saudi Naval Forces conclude military exercise with ministries of interior and energy". Arab News. 2023-01-07. Retrieved 2023-01-27.
- "King Abdul-Aziz Naval Base (KANB) Jubail, Saudi Arabia". www.globalsecurity.org. Retrieved 2023-01-27.
- "King Abdul-Aziz Naval Base (KANB)". www.sea-seek.com. Retrieved 2023-01-27.
See also
- List of airports in Saudi Arabia
- List of things named after Saudi Kings
- List of military installations in Saudi Arabia
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