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The Altis International Airport is a dual-purpose civilian/military airfield located on the island of Altis in the Republic of Altis and Stratis.

Overview[]

The Republic's primary international airport, it caters to domestic, regional and international flights on the mainland.

Relatively small by modern standards, it nonetheless features two runways for inbound/outbound aircraft. Although the airport is intended for local flights and foreign tourists, several areas are cordoned off for military use.

Prior to their evacuation, peacekeepers attached to CSAT's Griffin Regiment utilised the airport as their main base of operations[1][2], as per a bilateral agreement between the Altian and Iranian governments.[3] Parts of the airport suffered moderate damage at the height of NATO's invasion of Altis, though much of it has been repaired as of September 27th, 2035.

Runways[]

W Length Width E
04L → 1,400 m 27 m ← 22R
04R → 1,360 m 36 m ← 22L

History[]

On the evening of August 8th, 2035[4], a NATO strike force from the U.S. Army's 111th Infantry Division (111th ID) attempted to seize the airport. However, they ran into heavier-than-expected opposition from its Iranian/Altian defenders, who were well prepared for their attack and swiftly drove off the encroaching force.[5][6][7]

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NATO forces bombard the airport with artillery.

Twenty hours later, the Americans regrouped for a second assault after successfully fighting off an attempted counterattack by the Iranians.[8] The 111th assembled a mixture of gun and rocket artillery at the neighbouring town of Neochori, shelling the airport from afar and punching a hole in the defences.[9][10]

An airborne assault on the south-eastern side of Altis would also force half of its defenders to withdraw[11][12], leaving the Iranians understrength and unable to halt the renewed offensive. A few hours later, U.S. troops would successfully capture the airport.[4][13][14]

Following its downfall, the Americans repurposed the airport into their primary base of operations and would continue to utilise it for the remainder of their deployment. Additional heavy armour and support vehicles were soon ferried in via the docks[9] to reinforce the rapidly advancing frontline shifting towards the east and south.[15]

Facilities[]

Civilian[]

The main terminal and car park are accessible to both civilians and military personnel:

Car park[]

The car park is used by both military personnel and civilians.[16] Including the slots near the control tower but excluding the pick up/drop off areas, it has a total of one hundred and eighteen parking spaces.

Control towers[]

Three control towers coordinate incoming and outbound flights. One is situated near the main terminal (for civilian traffic) whilst the remaining two are located a short distance away to the east and west, respectively.

Terminal[]

The main building in the centre of the airport serves passengers from both departing and arriving flights.[17]


Military[]

The western and eastern sides of the airport are reserved for use by both CSAT peacekeepers and the AAF's personnel[1], though they are accessed separately from the main road:

Barracks[]

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Four concrete structures serve as housing for the airport's garrison. A fifth building is also situated to the south-east but has only been partially constructed.

The remainder of the barracks area consists of a basketball court and two single storey offices, one of which is set up inside a walled compound with H-barriers and guard towers. Three aircraft hangars are also located on this side of the airport; as with the western side, a taxiway connects to the main runway.

Docks[]

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A large dock is located to the south of the main terminal. A portable command centre serves as the dock's port authority building, with the rest of the area reserved for storing shipping containers.

The only paved road leading into the docks runs past the solar farm directly in front of it. It splits off from a T-junction which can be used to return to the main terminal area (north-west) or back to the main highway (south-east).

Hangars[]

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Six aircraft shelters are set up in a dedicated airside area west of the main terminal. They are connected to the main runways via the taxiway.

Two smaller shelters are separated from the main shelters for maintenance and repairs. A compound walled off with H-barriers consists of a command centre and several portable structures.

Research facility[]

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A scientific research base is located on the eastern end of the airport, right next to the town of Telos, and across the main highway that leads into the south-east region. The facility is reserved exclusively for CSAT personnel.[2][3]

It comprises of six geodesic domes arrayed in a hexagonal shape along with a seventh dome separate from the main six. Two office buildings and a fuel/water tank are constructed, though the rest of the facility consists solely of portable structures.

Trivia[]

  • The AIA is directly based on its real-world counterpart on the island of Lemnos, Greece (the Lemnos International Airport), though the in-game research base and some of the military sections are fictitious addons that do not exist at the real LIA.
  • Upon ArmA 3's release, the car park always featured numerous rusted wrecks of burnt out cars and trucks occupying several of the parking spaces. They could only be hidden with a combination of the hideObjectGlobal and nearestTerrainObjects scripting commands.
    • Except for two wrecks on the western side, the others were eventually omitted in subsequent updates to the terrain, removing the need to hide them for community-made missions and campaigns.[18][19]
  • The AIA is prominently featured in many of ArmA 3's campaigns and playable singleplayer scenarios, ranging from the main campaign's final mission (Status Quo) to the Fixed-Wings, Fighter Jets, and NATO/CSAT showcases.

Gallery[]

Config references[]

CfgWorlds[]

  1. CfgWorlds >> Altis >> Names >> terminal01 >> position[] >> {14522.4,16833.9}

References[]

  1. 1.0 1.1 ARMA 3 2013 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., The East Wind, Topolia, "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."
  2. 2.0 2.1 ARMA 3: Laws of War 2017 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Remnants of War, The Redacted, "BISHOP: Okay, let's get back to CSAT. What were they doing there - on Altis - at this time? MACDADE: They were an embedded training team. ETT. Officially? They were just there to oversee counter-insurgency operations. BISHOP: And... unofficially? MACDADE: Anyone's guess. Lotta different rumors... black sites, car bombs, false-flags."
  3. 3.0 3.1 ARMA 3 2013 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., The East Wind, \a3\missions_f_epa\video\a_in_intro.ogv, 00:20, "[...] GOVERNMENT GREEN-LIGHT CSAT AIRBASE ON ALTIS MAINLAND", AAN News
  4. 4.0 4.1 Mořický, K et al. 2011, Armaverse Timeline, Bohemia Interactive Community Wiki, viewed 7 June 2024, <https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Armaverse_Timeline>.
  5. 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."
  6. ARMA 3 2014 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., The East Wind, New Dawn, "Gentlemen, as you may have heard, our forces on Altis were unable to secure the airport. At ease, Corporal Kerry. As it turns out, there wasn't a chance in hell that we were ready for what awaited us. CSAT got one over on us this time - and intel suggests they're ready to hit back at any moment. Truth is, if we don't hold what we've taken over here, this whole operation is a wash. So - with Stratis under our control - we're going to head back and dig in. Now, keep in mind - in spite of Corporal Kerry's 'debrief' - we're not exactly sure what's happened here. As such, keep an eye out for any suspicious activity. Until MEDCOM says otherwise, 'Captain Miller' - along with his team - are not recognized as friendly. And - while we're on the subject, Corporal - were it up to me, you'd be stuck here spit-shining latrines until a court-martial deemed you fit for duty. Lucky for you, command doesn't feel likewise. But make no mistake, you fuck up just once - you endanger any of my men - and you're gone. Dismissed."
  7. ARMA 3 2014 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., The East Wind, New Dawn, "111TH ID SOLDIER 1: Stratis was a cakewalk. I wonder what went wrong on Altis. 111TH ID SOLDIER 2: The lieutenant said they ran into CSAT. 111TH ID SOLDIER 1: Yeah? I thought we were fighting Greenbacks? 111TH ID SOLDIER 2: Who knows anymore, man."
  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. 9.0 9.1 ARMA 3 2014 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., The East Wind, Air Superiority, "111TH ID SOLDIER: Hey, Kerry, if we can't take the airfield now, we're done here, right? KERRY: Uh, I dunno. Could be. Second time's the charm, right? Where's our armored support, though? 111TH ID SOLDIER: There is none. We gotta seize the harbor near the runway first. Don't worry - we've got their heavy hardware marked for the artillery - should be a cakewalk."
  10. ARMA 3 2014 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., The East Wind, Air Superiority, "Our assault on the airbase is in progress. Although you've lost your transport and are unable to join our push, you've fulfilled your objectives, secured our rear, and made sure the rest of our air support is safe. Thanks to you, we won't fail this time."
  11. ARMA 3: Tac-Ops 2017 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Steel Pegasus, LZ Nowhere, "Government forces have attacked peacekeepers on Stratis. Now, NATO reinforcements are preparing to strike back. An air assault group is leaving the USS Freedom. Heading to the east coast of Altis, to open a second front. Operation Steel Pegasus has just begun..."
  12. Bohemia Interactive a.s., 2017, Arma 3 - Tac-Ops AAR: Steel Pegasus, 13 December, viewed 20 March 2025, <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxDs8_klESI>.
  13. ARMA 3: Tanks 2018 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Altis Requiem, Salient Force, "KALOGEROS: Ares to Pantheon, mission complete! That fuel dump's totally destroyed. PANTHEON: Alright, Captain, good job. Turn around and get out of there, we just lost Kavala and the airport... Troops are regrouping outside Pyrgos, we're going to have to make a stand. KALOGEROS: Okay, understood, we'll break south for the ERV, out."
  14. ARMA 3: Tac-Ops 2017 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Steel Pegasus, Final Strike, "Guardian to all forces, we have control of the town. More importantly, higher's just sent word: the AAF are retreating from the airport and withdrawing to Pyrgos, the capital. Boys, you did it... Establish a defensive line and wait for reinforcements, out."
  15. ARMA 3 2014 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., The East Wind, Moral Fiber, "With the help of the FIA, we were able to seize the main airport. We've been handed a major strategic advantage in this invasion, but we cannot give the AAF any time to breathe. Plus, with CSAT consolidating their forces in the north, we've managed to regroup and push deeper into enemy-controlled territory with little resistance. Now, we're poised to strike at Pyrgos: the capital city of Altis and their last true base of power. However, with one of the largest AAF bases nearby, it's a heavily fortified target. We'll launch a coordinated assault, securing both the base and the city. Cutting any remaining forces in two, we'll isolate our enemy in the north and south-west. Keep in mind: taking this objective will represent a significant blow to the Altis regime, and could help bring about a swift end to this conflict."
  16. ARMA 3 2014 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., The East Wind, Status Quo, "Get the car Find the car at Altis airport parking area."
  17. ARMA 3 2014 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., The East Wind, Status Quo, "Pickup journalist Meet the AAN at Altis airport."
  18. Pezlar, M 2014, OPREP - ALTIS UPDATES, Arma 3, viewed 10 September 2022‎, <https://dev.arma3.com/post/oprep-altis-updates>.
  19. van 't Land, J.J. 2014, SPOTREP #00021, Arma 3, viewed 10 September 2022‎, <https://dev.arma3.com/post/spotrep-00021>.

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.