Djibouti Air Force

Djiboutian Air Force
  • Forces Aériennes Djiboutiennes
  • Ciidanka Cirka Jabuuti
Emblem of the Djiboutian Armed Force
Founded1977; 47 years ago (1977)
Country Djibouti
TypeAir force
Part ofDjibouti Armed Forces
HeadquartersAmbouli International
Engagements
Insignia
Roundel
Fin flash
Aircraft flown
HelicopterMil Mi-8, AS355, AS365, Harbin Z-9, Mil Mi-24
TransportXian MA60, C-23 Sherpa, Cessna 208

The Djiboutian Air Force (DAF) (French: Forces Aériennes Djiboutiennes (FADD)), (Somali: Ciidanka Cirka Jabuuti) is the Air Force of Djibouti. It was established as part of the Djibouti Armed Forces after the country obtained its independence on June 27, 1977. Its peacetime tasks are airspace surveillance, border patrols, identification flights, and providing support to ground forces, as well as assisting civil operations during national emergencies. The first aircraft included three Nord N.2501 Noratlas transport aircraft, as well as a French Aérospatiale Alouette II helicopter.

The DAF is mandated with protecting Djibouti's airspace, and in assisting ground forces.