| Central Air Command | |
|---|---|
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| Active | July 1982 – present (42 years, 4 months) |
| Country |  Pakistan |
| Allegiance |  Pakistan Armed Forces |
| Branch |  Pakistan Air Force |
| Type | Regional Command |
| Role | Air Defence, OCA, Offensive Ground Support, Airlift. |
| Headquarters | PAF Base Mushaf, Sargodha District (1982–2007) PAF Base Lahore, Lahore District (2007–Present) |
| Nickname(s) | CAC |
| Motto(s) | ضرب کاری |
| Engagements | War On Terror Operation Sentinel Operation Swift Retort |
The Central Air Command (CAC) is one of six Major Commands in the Pakistan Air Force, reporting to the Air Headquarters at Islamabad. It is the forefront command of the PAF which handles operational activities near the Indian borders in Pakistan's Punjab province. Central Air Command is headquartered at PAF Base Lahore in the provincial capital of Lahore.[1][2][3][4]
CAC is commanded by a senior PAF officer known as the "Air Officer Commanding" or "AOC", who is of Air Vice Marshal rank.[5][6]
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- ^ "Pakistan Air Force Operational Airbases – A Comprehensive Look". Air Power Asia. Retrieved 21 June 2024.
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- ^ Khan, Iftikhar A. (8 October 2020). "Squadrons take part in road runway exercise". DAWN.COM.
- ^ "Officer Commanding Central Air Command Pakistan Air Force calls on IGP". The Nation. 30 October 2020.