09859 - APO AE - Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi ArabiaJanuary 2010
APO AE - Prince Sultan Air Base, Sa
Key Facts
- Home to 378th Air Expeditionary Wing
- 80 km south of Riyadh
- Hosts F-22s and B-1B bombers
- Reactivated in 2019
About ZIP Code 09859
APO AE 09859 provides military postal service to Prince Sultan Air Base (PSAB) near Al Kharj in Saudi Arabia. The U.S. Air Force reactivated operations at PSAB in 2019 after departing in 2003, reestablishing the installation as a key node for Central Command air operations. The base is located approximately 80 kilometers (50 miles) south of Riyadh and is home to the 378th Air Expeditionary Wing. Mail routes through the USPS Newark International Service Center with typical delivery times of 14-21 days.
Prince Sultan Air Base serves as a strategic deployment location providing depth for U.S. and coalition air operations in the Persian Gulf region. The 378th Air Expeditionary Wing operates F-15, F-16, F-22, and B-1B aircraft along with tanker, surveillance, and support missions. The base hosted up to 4,500 U.S. personnel during Operations Southern Watch and Iraqi Freedom before operations moved to Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar in 2003. Current operations support regional deterrence and security objectives.
PSAB offers expeditionary living conditions rather than permanent community facilities typical of stateside bases. Personnel deploy on rotational assignments, typically for several months. The base provides essential services including dining, fitness, and limited recreation facilities. Saudi Arabia's desert climate features extreme heat during summer months. Personnel sending mail should use the format: Name, Unit [Number], APO AE 09859. The installation operates under U.S. Central Command.
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