Prince Sultan Air Base at a glance
Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia supports the 378th Air Expeditionary Wing's aviation and joint-force mission. The wing's official public description emphasizes working with coalition partners, sustaining joint personnel and providing aviation capability in support of Air Forces Central requirements. Aerial refueling, combat aviation and combat support appear in its published capability overview.
The base's modern expeditionary activity is documented in official reporting, including a 2020 account of fighter operations and maintenance support. Such reports provide historical examples of the work carried out at the location, rather than a permanent aircraft inventory. For a public guide, the stable themes are coalition cooperation, aviation sustainment and the installation support needed by deployed personnel. Current wing resources should guide more specific assignment research.
Also searched as: PSAB, Prince Sultan, 378th Air Expeditionary Wing.
Sources: 378th Air Expeditionary Wing fact sheet; Prince Sultan public aviation reporting
Mission and major activities
- The 378th Air Expeditionary Wing supports coalition aviation activity and joint-force sustainment.
- Provides aerial refueling, aviation and combat-support capabilities.
Location and community
Prince Sultan Air Base is in Saudi Arabia, within the Central Command region.
Before you arrive
Published deployment stories are historical examples; consult current wing information for present assignment details.
Use these questions with your sponsor or gaining organization. They are a starting point for planning, including assignments, courses and training periods that differ from a routine permanent change of station.
- Confirm the organization, duration and reporting instructions shown on your orders. Ask which office handles your arrival.
- Clarify lodging and housing arrangements before booking. Ask about availability, required approvals and how to handle a late arrival.
- For an overseas assignment, ask your sponsor about family travel authorization, required documents, medical screening, pets and vehicle shipment before making reservations.
- Coordinate household goods and personal travel with the appropriate transportation office. Keep orders, receipts and important family records together.
- Make a short list of contacts for medical care, schools, childcare and family support, where applicable to your assignment.
Official overseas moving resources Housing allowance information
Resources for service members and families
Start with the official resources for Prince Sultan Air Base and ask which services your household can use. For a training site, rotational location or Reserve component assignment, confirm arrangements with your unit rather than assuming the services of a large residential installation are available.
Housing and family support
Find housing, relocation assistance, childcare and school liaison contacts for the correct installation or support community.
Find official contactsSpouse employment
Review federal spouse hiring guidance and ask the local family support office about employment resources.
Review spouse hiring guidanceHealth care and benefits
Locate VA facilities near the community where you plan to live after service. Confirm your eligibility and appointments with the provider.
Find VA locationsRelocation checklist
Prepare questions about paperwork, household goods and family needs with official moving resources.
Plan the moveFrom this mission to your next career
The mission at Prince Sultan Air Base suggests the following areas to consider when describing your experience. These are LockLeed career suggestions based on the public mission, not a list of vacancies or qualifications held by everyone assigned here.
Write down the equipment, systems, processes and teams you personally supported. Add a specific result you can discuss publicly, then match that evidence to the civilian role you want. Keep operational details and sensitive information out of your application.
Translate your experience
Turn your MOS, AFSC or rating into civilian job titles and resume language. Adjust the result to reflect your actual work.
Use the MOS translatorPrepare your resume
Build a clear resume around skills, outcomes, credentials and the roles you want next.
Open Resume StudioPlan your transition
Organize your separation timeline and discuss official requirements with your transition counselor.
Open the separation plannerFind federal opportunities
Search current announcements and read the location, hiring path and qualifications in each posting.
Search USAJOBSFrequently asked questions
Where is Prince Sultan Air Base?
Prince Sultan Air Base is listed in this guide at Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia. The map point is approximate. For arrival and reporting information, use official resources and your orders.
What is Prince Sultan Air Base known for?
The 378th Air Expeditionary Wing supports coalition aviation activity and joint-force sustainment. Provides aerial refueling, aviation and combat-support capabilities.
What should I confirm before arriving?
Published deployment stories are historical examples; consult current wing information for present assignment details.
How can I prepare for a civilian career from here?
Start with your own military occupation and experience. Use the MOS translator, resume builder and separation planner, and discuss your timeline with the official transition counselor. LockLeed helps candidates pursue direct-hire civilian roles at no cost to the candidate.
Sources and editorial notes
Installation facts above are drawn from the official sources below. Career suggestions and planning questions are LockLeed editorial guidance. Use official offices for current policies, eligibility and arrangements.
- 378th Air Expeditionary Wing fact sheetSupports: overview, mission
- Prince Sultan public aviation reportingSupports: overview, local context, planning note
Shared planning and career resources
- MilitaryINSTALLATIONS · Official installation profiles and program contacts
- Military OneSource PCS planning · Moving checklists and relocation resources
- Military OneSource overseas move planning · Overseas moving and family logistics
- USAJOBS · Official federal job announcements
- USAJOBS military spouse hiring guidance · Federal spouse hiring path information
- Transition Assistance Program · Official transition planning resources
- VA facility locator · Find VA health care and benefit offices
- Basic Allowance for Housing · Official housing allowance information
Reviewed 2026-09-30. This independent guide is not affiliated with or endorsed by the U.S. Department of Defense. Map points are approximate and are not routing or reporting instructions.