Morón Air Base

Military and Social Importance

Morón Air Base, located in Morón de la Frontera, Spain, was one of three major USAF Cold War air bases in Spain. The prime location near the Mediterranean and the Middle East makes the base a vital link in any operation moving east from the United States. Morón base's use by the U.S. is designated a limited-use base, defined as austerely manned and to house no permanently assigned operational forces.

Morón Facts and Figures

Base is US Air Forces Europe - home to C-5 Air Bridge and 496th Air Base Squadron

100+ Permanent party military and Department of Defense Civilians

600+ Civilian contract employees

36 on-base housing units

Morón Air Base is of significant military and strategic importance, but due to the small size of the base, has less impact on the economy and community of Morón de la Frontera, than does Naval Station Rota on the town of Rota. However, Morón’s permanent party is stationed to keep the facilities in good operating condition. The permanent staff includes about 600 civilian contractors, most being Spanish locals. The base offers those individuals full-time, steady jobs.

TOWN OF Morón de la Frontera

POPULATION: 28,498 (2011). ECONOMY: Construction, olive oil, production of vegetables.