RSAF begins using new Changi runway ahead of Paya Lebar Air Base relocation
The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) on Monday (Sept 29) began operations from a new runway at its Changi Air Base East, ahead of plans to relocate Paya Lebar Air Base from 2030 and beyond.Taking to its social media on Monday, the air force posted two photographs, showing showed a A330 multi-role tanker transport (MRTT) taxiing, and taking off from the new Runway 03/21.Captioning its post, the RSAF wrote: "Earlier today, our brand new Runway 03/21 at Changi Air Base (East) saw its inaugural take off, marking an exciting new chapter in the RSAF’s operations."The RSAF will be shifting our operations from Runway 02R/20L to Runway 03/21, in line with plans for the relocation of Paya Lebar Air Base from 2030 and beyond."Then-Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong first announced at the 2013 National Day Rally that about 800ha of land in Paya Lebar will be freed up for housing and industries with the air base's relocation.