NAS Sigonella

Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella, located in Sicily, Italy, was established in 1959 to support U.S. and NATO operations in the Mediterranean region. Originally a small airfield, it quickly expanded during the Cold War, serving as a critical logistics and support hub for naval aviation and maritime patrol missions. Over the decades, NAS Sigonella has played a central role in numerous operations, including support for U.S. intervention in Lebanon, Operation El Dorado Canyon in Libya, and ongoing missions in the Middle East and North Africa. Today, it remains a vital strategic asset, hosting U.S. Navy, NATO, and partner nation forces for a wide range of operational, logistical, and humanitarian missions.