RSAF moving to new runway as part of Paya Lebar Air Base relocation plans

Then-Defence Minister Ng En Hen said in 2015 that Changi Air Base East would have to be expanded to replace Paya Lebar Air Base.

The Republic of Singapore Air Force's (RSAF) A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft taking off from Changi Air Base (East) on Mar 12, 2026. (Photo: MINDEF)

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SINGAPORE: The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) will be moving to a new runway as part of plans to relocate Paya Lebar Air Base from 2030 and beyond, the Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) said on Saturday (Sep 26).

In response to CNA's query, a ministry spokesperson said the RSAF will be shifting its operations from its current runway, known as 02R/20L, to a new runway 03/21, at Changi Air Base East.

Then-Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen had said in 2015 that Changi Air Base East and Tengah Air Base would have to be expanded to accommodate various assets and facilities to replace Paya Lebar Air Base.

He said then that the focus was on expanding the Changi Air Base East and building a new runway, adding that it was a complex undertaking that required highly skilled engineering and close coordination with the ongoing runway and terminal expansion works at Changi Airport.

CNA Games Guess Word Crack the word, one row at a time Buzzword Create words using the given letters Mini Sudoku Tiny puzzle, mighty brain teaser Mini Crossword Small grid, big challenge Word Search Spot as many words as you can Show More Show Less Information on the new runway was published by the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore in an Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP) supplement on Jul 23, a document containing information essential to air navigation within the Singapore Flight Information Region. According to the document, the new runway would be operational from Sep 17, 2026 and would not be available for civilian use.

Information on the new runway was published by the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore in an Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP) supplement on Jul 23, a document containing information essential to air navigation within the Singapore Flight Information Region.

According to the document, the new runway would be operational from Sep 17, 2026 and would not be available for civilian use.

Current Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing said in September 2025 that the planned relocation of Paya Lebar Air Base remained on track for 2030 and beyond.

In his parliamentary reply, he reiterated that the relocation of an air base was complex and that it would be done progressively as essential aircraft support infrastructure becomes ready.

He had been asked whether there were plans to progressively reduce the frequency of flights from Paya Lebar Air Base leading up to its decommissioning in 2030.

The frequency of flights from Paya Lebar Air Base will be reduced progressively during the relocation phase, Mr Chan said.

Paya Lebar Air Base's relocation was first announced during the National Day Rally 2013 by then-Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong.

He said the move would free up an area of about 800ha – bigger than Bishan or Ang Mo Kio – which could be used to build new homes, offices, factories, parks, living environments and communities.

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时任国防部长黄恩宏在 2015 年表示，樟宜空军基地东必须扩建以取代巴耶利峇空军基地。

2026年3月12日，新加坡空军A330多用途加油运输机从樟宜空军基地（东）起飞。（图片：新加坡国防部）

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新加坡：新加坡国防部周六（9月26日）表示，作为从2030年及以后搬迁巴耶利峇空军基地计划的一部分，新加坡空军将迁至一条新跑道。

针对 CNA 的询问，国防部发言人表示，新加坡空军将把其行动从目前的跑道 02R/20L 转移到樟宜空军基地东部的新跑道 03/21。

时任国防部长黄永宏在 2015 年曾表示，樟宜空军基地东和登加空军基地需要扩建，以容纳各种资产和设施，从而取代巴耶利峇空军基地。

他当时表示，重点是扩建樟宜机场东基地并修建一条新跑道，并补充说，这是一项复杂的工程，需要高超的工程技术，并且需要与樟宜机场正在进行的跑道和航站楼扩建工程密切协调。

CNA游戏 猜词游戏 逐行破解单词 流行词游戏 用给定的字母组成单词 迷你数独 小谜题，脑力挑战 迷你填字游戏 小方格，大挑战 单词搜索 尽可能多地找出单词 显示更多 显示更少 新加坡民航局于7月23日在一份航空信息出版物（AIP）增刊中发布了有关新跑道的信息。该文件包含对新加坡飞行情报区内空中导航至关重要的信息。根据该文件，新跑道将于2026年9月17日投入使用，但不对民用开放。

新加坡民航局于 7 月 23 日在航空信息出版物 (AIP) 增刊中发布了有关新跑道的信息，该文件包含对新加坡飞行情报区内空中导航至关重要的信息。

根据该文件，新跑道将于 2026 年 9 月 17 日投入使用，但不对民用开放。

现任国防部长陈振声在 2025 年 9 月表示，巴耶利峇空军基地的搬迁计划仍按计划进行，将于 2030 年及以后完成。

他在议会答复中重申，空军基地的搬迁是一项复杂的工作，将随着必要的飞机支持基础设施的准备就绪而逐步进行。

有人问他，在巴耶利峇空军基地于 2030 年退役之前，是否有计划逐步减少从该基地起飞的航班频率。

陈先生表示，在搬迁阶段，巴耶利峇空军基地的航班频次将逐步减少。

巴耶利峇空军基地的搬迁计划最初是由时任总理李显龙在2013年国庆群众大会上宣布的。

他表示，此举将释放约 800 公顷的土地——比碧山或宏茂桥还要大——可用于建造新的住宅、办公室、工厂、公园、生活环境和社区。

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