In 1940, the airfield was constructed, and the 107 Maintenance Unit and 21 Personnel Transit Center was based here during the Second World War.

107 MU operated a maintenance, repair, and flight test center at the airfield.

The former RAF maintenance, repair, and flight test center was not used by the Egyptian Air Force after the transfer.

Accommodated with the airfield was a control tower, an administrative building, a 36-bed infirmary, and an armory.

RAF personnel stationed at the airfield slept in tents, and in billets.