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Aviano Air Base is located at the base of the Dolomites at the northern end of the Po Valley, the largest agricultural plain in Italy. The host wing at Aviano is the 31st Fighter Wing, which maintains two F-16 fighter squadrons to conduct regional and expeditionary operations under NATO, SACEUR or national tasking.
Aviano Air Base Mission
The host wing at Aviano Air Base is the 31st Fighter Wing, home to two F-16 fighter squadrons -- the 510th and the 555th. The wing's mission includes:
- Conducting air and space combat support operations in Europe's Southern region
- Conducting regional and expeditionary operations under NATO, SACEUR or national tasking with conventional and non-conventional munitions
- Maintaining an air control squadron capable of air surveillance, control and communications
- Providing command, control and support functions
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