The airbase is located about 5 km east of Abu al-Duhur, in Idlib Governorate.

During the Syrian Civil War, rebel groups had taken control of significant territory within the vicinity of Abu al-Duhur Air Base beginning in 2012.

A video showed a number of fighter jets that had been out of service for several years[1] mostly pulled to the side of the aprons, and rocket launchers.

[3] Over the course of the Syrian Civil War, the airbase was completely destroyed and rendered useless.

On 30 November 2024, Rebel groups led by Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham recaptured the air base along with Shaheed Suad Al-Kayari Airport.