Anápolis Air Force Base – ALA2 (ICAO: SBAN) is a base of the Brazilian Air Force, located in Anápolis, Brazil.

The history of Anápolis Air Force Base begins on 9 February 1970,[1] when its construction started, with the main purpose of receiving the new air force fighter at the time, the Mirage III,[3] designated by the Brazilian Air Force as F-103.

For strategic reasons, was decided that the new air base would be close to the capital Brasília.

After several studies (including issues of air traffic and radio interference) the choice was the city of Anápolis, located 160 km from Brasília.

[5] From 2021 operates the JAS 39 Gripen, designated by Brazil as F-39 E & F.[6] The following units are based at Anápolis Air Force Base:[1] The base also operates a battery of surface to air missile called 3rd Air Defense Group (3º GDAAE).