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The Altis Aero Club Airfield (short form: AAC Airfield) is a dual-purpose civilian/military airfield located on the island of Altis in the Republic of Altis and Stratis.

Overview[]

A remnant of its colonial heritage, the Altis Aero Club Airfield or AAC for short, was constructed in 1916 by the British Empire and served as the island's first airfield.[1] It consists of a single hangar, warehouse and dirt strip runway ideal for rugged jet aircraft and light planes.

After the civil war, the AAC airfield was exclusively reserved for military use in counterinsurgency operations against the so-called "Freedom and Independence Army" (FIA).[2]

Runway[]

W Length Width E
03 → 644 m 42 m ← 21

History[]

In the wake of the NATO invasion of Altis, the AAC was seized by U.S.-led NATO forces on August 8th, 2035[3], and temporarily served as a forward observation base to support rotary-wing assets for the duration of their deployment.[4]

On August 9th[3], the airfield came under attack when several CSAT recon teams, having infiltrated from the Katalaki Bay[5], attempted to sabotage NATO efforts at re-establishing their defensive lines at Neochori.[6] U.S. troops, with the backing of a local cell of FIA guerillas[7], did eventually succeed in retaking Neochori and even drove off an attempted CSAT counterattack.[8] However, it came at a heavy cost as they had to do so without any air support from the AAC.[9]

Trivia[]

  • Although it served as the site of many battles in the main campaign, the AAC Airfield can never be seen in-game by the player outside of the AAF's official showcase.

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References[]

  1. ARMA 3 2013 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Altis, "The Airstrip of the Altis Aero Club was the first airfield on the island, built in 1916 by the British."
  2. ARMA 3 2013 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., The East Wind, Beyond Recognition, "Brothers, join me in welcoming Nikos home! With him back at our side, the return of a legitimate government is a little closer. While it is unfortunate that our British friends could not be here themselves to celebrate this victory, there are more pressing matters at hand. Nikos has brought new information. Although we're still trying to verify his intel, we now believe that NATO is ready to launch an invasion. Miller and his team have already moved north. Their objective is to watch enemy movement and, if possible, establish contact with NATO command. So, while we do not know any specifics, only one target makes sense: the main airport, which operates under joint CSAT-AAF control. We'll watch the situation carefully, and prepare to make our own strike when the moment comes. Our target will be the AAC airfield to the south, operated entirely by the AAF. We will draw the bulk of the AAF from the defence of the main airport, leaving NATO with CSAT. This is where the tides turn, brothers. We are stronger than ever before. An end to our struggle is finally within our grasp. Let us not waste it."
  3. 3.0 3.1 Mořický, K et al. 2011, Armaverse Timeline, Bohemia Interactive Community Wiki, viewed 13 August 2023, <https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Armaverse_Timeline>.
  4. ARMA 3 2014 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., The East Wind, New Dawn, "Last night we launched a simultaneous attack on Stratis and Altis. While we've been successful in capturing Stratis - re-establishing command over Stratis Air Base - NATO forces on Altis, in part due to CSAT involvement, have failed to secure the main airport. Now, although we managed to regroup in the south, recon reports indicate our enemy is preparing a counterattack to drive us into the sea. Our forces here are readying to redeploy to the main island in support. After his arrival to Stratis, Cpl. Kerry was quickly debriefed, describing the events of the AAF's surprise attack against our facilities. Although his information is somewhat inconsistent with NATO's own intel, his presence is requested by Col. Armstrong."
  5. ARMA 3 2014 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., The East Wind, Resurgent West, "Lieutenant, I've got Zodiacs on the coast here. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't think we had any exercises planned. Confirm, over."
  6. ARMA 3 2014 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., The East Wind, Resurgent West, "ARMSTRONG: All units, status report! What the hell just happened? Somebody tell me what the fuck just blew up! Over! KERRY: Crossroads, it's Kerry! It looks like we've just lost all of them, sir! Over! ARMSTRONG: What do you mean all of them, Corporal? KERRY: Uh - our AA - Omicron - Kilo, and... Starfire! I can see the fires from here!"
  7. ARMA 3 2014 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., The East Wind, Resurgent West, "Kerry - I don't much like it - but I need you to step up! We've lost the east! If we don't take it back, they'll punch straight through our lines! Take the guerrillas and hit those defenses! Your new callsign is Nomad. Delta-3-1, I want you to assist! How copy?"
  8. ARMA 3 2014 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., The East Wind, Resurgent West, "KERRY: Crossroads, Nomad here, enemy armored assault defeated. Awaiting further orders, over. ARMSTRONG: Confirmed, Corporal. The situation's finally under control over here! All units, hold your positions. We're not out of this yet! Out."
  9. ARMA 3 2014 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., The East Wind, Resurgent West, "ARMSTRONG: Nomad, be advised, we're holding our own here but the Blackfoots can't get off the ground! Looks like you're going to be on your own for a bit longer! Over! KERRY: Understood, Crossroads!"

See also[]

Settlements on Altis
East DelfinakiGhost HotelIoanninaKalochoriMolosParosSofia
South-East Agios PetrosChalkeiaCharkiaDoridaEkaliFaronakiFeresNifiPanagiaPyrgosRodopoliSelakano
Central Agia TriadaAnthrakiaAthiraFriniGraviaKalitheaTelos
West AbderaAggelochoriAgios DionysiosAgios KonstantinosAlikamposAthanosBomosEdessaFotiaGalatiGoriIfestionaKatalakiKavalaKaviridaKoreKoroniKrya NeraLakkaOreokastroNegadesNeochoriNeriOrinoPanochoriPoliakkoStavrosSyrtaTherisaTopoliaZaros
South-West DrimeaEginioSfakaVikos
Islands Stratis*
Military installations Altis Aero Club AirfieldAltis International AirportFOB TyphonFOB Whiskey
* denotes settlements that are technically considered to be standalone terrains.
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