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A total of twelve L-39NGs are ordered of which the first have been delivered. They are based at Kecskemét.
Rene Sleegers
In 2007 14 JAS39C/D replaced the MiG-21s and MiG-29s of the Hungarian Air Force. Those Gripens are leased from Sweden but in 2026 these Gripens will be taken over by the Magyar Legiérö.
Erik Sleutelberg
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Kecskemét (LHKE) |
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RWY 12/30 POS 46°55'03"N 019°44'57"E ELEV 376 ft | ||||||
| Wing | Squadron | Aircraft Type(s) | Name | Badge | ||
| MH vitéz Szentgyörgyi Dezső 101. Repülődandár 101st Tactical Airbase  |
Harcászati Repülőszázad Tactical Aviation Squadron |
JAS39C JAS39D L-39NG |
Puma |  |
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| Szallitó Repülöszázad Transport Aviation Squadron |
A319-112 C-390 Falcon 7X |
Teve (Camel) |  |
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| MH 59. 'Szentgyörgyi Deszö' Harcászati Repülö Bázis was the old name for MH101 | ||||||
Two A319s from the defunct German airline Air Berlin were bought in 2017, ex-D-ABGM and D-ABGS. They are used as troop transport and government planes.
Michiel van Herten
One Falcon 7X was acquired in 2018 for long-haul flights. Another one was delivered a year later and completed the Falcon fleet.
Jochem Jottier
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Pápa (LHPA) |
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RWY 16/34 POS 47°21'50"N 017°30'03"E ELEV 485 ft | ||||||
| Wing | Squadron | Aircraft Type(s) | Name | Badge | ||
| Nehéz Légiszállító Ezred Heavy Airlift Wing  |
Nehéz Légiszállító Század Heavy Airlift Squadron |
C-17A (NATO) |  |
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| The base was upgraded to serve as a NATO support base. Since 2009 this base operates the three C-17A Globemaster IIIs belonging to the NATO Strategic Airlift Capability. | ||||||
Still going strong, but for how long? Only a few are still operational and they are based at Szolnok.
Rene Sleegers
Six Zlin 242L and two Zlin 143LS are used as trainers at Szolnok AFB.
Rene Sleegers
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Szolnok (LHSN) |
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RWY 02/20 POS 47°07'22"N 020°14'08"E ELEV 322 ft | ||||||
| Wing | Squadron | Aircraft Type(s) | Name | Badge | ||
| MH Kiss József 86. Helikopterdandár 86th Helicopter Base  |
Vegyes Kiképző Repülőszázad Mixed Training Aviation Squadron |
AS350B2 Zlin 143LS Zlin 242L |
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| Szállitó Helikopter Zászlóalj Transport Helicopter Battalion |
H145M H225M Mi-17 Mi-17N |
Rubik |  |
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| Phoenix Harcihelikopter Zászlóalj Phoenix Attack Helicopter Battalion |
Mi-24P Mi-24V |
Phoenix |  |
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| The 4. Kiképzö Repülö Század is subordinate to the MH vitéz Szentgyörgyi Dezső 101. Repülődandár Bázis at Kecskemét. | ||||||
Only a handful are still operational and all are based at Szolnok.
Rene Sleegers
A total of sixteen H-225s have been delivered between July 2023 and July 2025. All are based at Szolnok.
Rene Sleegers
Two AS350Bs were transfered to the air force (serials 101 and 102) a few years ago .They are based at Szolnok. In the background the new platform and hangars which were built at Szolnok.
Rene Sleegers
A total of twenty H-145s have been delivered but unfortunately one is lost due to a crash. All H-145s are based at Szolnok
Rene Sleegers
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