Honduran Air Force
Key facts
| Official Name | Honduran Air Force |
| Local Name | Fuerza Aรฉrea Hondureรฑa |
| Country | ๐ญ๐ณ Honduras |
| World rank | #85 |
| Active aircraft | 57 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 4 |
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Global Air Force Index
| ๐ฅ Strategic Bombers | 0 | Nuclear-capable strike aircraft (highest weight) |
| โ๏ธ Combat Aircraft | 20 | Fighters, multirole & attack aircraft |
| ๐ Helicopters | 15 | Attack, transport & utility rotorcraft |
| ๐ซ Transport | 13 | Strategic & tactical airlift |
| ๐ Total Active | 57 | All aircraft types |
Methodology: Square root scaled index weighted by aircraft combat capability. Strategic bombers score highest due to nuclear strike capability.
Aircraft by type in 2026
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
20 | |
Helicopter
|
15 | |
Transport
|
13 | |
Training
|
8 | |
Special
|
1 | |
Origin countries of aircraft
| Country | Active Aircraft | |
|---|---|---|
| ๐บ๐ธ United States | 44 | |
| ๐ง๐ท Brazil | 8 | |
| ๐ซ๐ท France | 2 | |
| ๐ฉ๐ช Germany | 2 | |
| ๐จ๐ฟ Czech Republic | 1 | |
Evolution of Honduran Air Force fleet
Overview
The Honduras Air Force, officially known as the Fuerza Aรฉrea Hondureรฑa (FAH), was established on April 14, 1931. Its primary objective is air defense and surveillance of national airspace. The FAH operates under the command of the Ministry of Defense and is responsible for safeguarding the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Honduras. The air force comprises various units, including combat, transport, reconnaissance, and training squadrons. Its aircraft inventory consists of aging but operational platforms, such as the A-37B Dragonfly, UH-1H Huey II helicopters, and Cessna 206 and 337 aircraft. The FAH often engages in joint military exercises with partner nations to enhance its capabilities and foster international cooperation. While limited in resources and faced with budgetary constraints, the Honduras Air Force has maintained a readiness posture to respond to internal and external threats, such as drug trafficking organizations and natural disasters.
Full inventory in 2026
Honduran Air Force
| Aircraft Type | Model | Origin Country | Model Year | Active | ๐ซ YoY | Ordered | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Combat |
A-37 |  |
๐บ๐ธ | 1967 | 9 | 0 |
0 |
|
| Combat |
F-5E |  |
๐บ๐ธ | 1976 | 9 | 0 |
0 |
|
| Combat |
F-5F |  |
๐บ๐ธ | 1965 | 2 | 0 |
0 |
|
| Helicopter |
Bell 412 |  |
๐บ๐ธ | 1959 | 6 | 0 |
0 |
|
| Helicopter |
UH-1H | |
๐บ๐ธ | 1959 | 5 | 0 |
0 |
|
| Helicopter |
H145M |  |
๐ซ๐ท | 2002 | 2 | 0 |
4 |
|
| Helicopter |
Bo 105 |  |
๐ฉ๐ช | 1970 | 1 | +1 |
0 |
|
| Transport |
Cessna 208 |  |
๐บ๐ธ | 1984 | 5 | 0 |
0 |
|
| Transport |
Turbo/Twin Commander |  |
๐บ๐ธ | 1952 | 3 | 0 |
0 |
|
| Transport |
C-130A |  |
๐บ๐ธ | 1956 | 2 | 0 |
0 |
|
| Transport |
PA-31 |  |
๐บ๐ธ | 1967 | 1 | 0 |
0 |
|
| Transport |
L-410 |  |
๐จ๐ฟ | 1970 | 1 | 0 |
0 |
|
| Transport |
PA-34 |  |
๐บ๐ธ | 1971 | 1 | 0 |
0 |
|
| Training |
EMB-312 |  |
๐ง๐ท | 1983 | 8 | 0 |
0 |
|
| Special |
King Air 200 |  |
๐บ๐ธ | 1964 | 1 | 0 |
0 |
Honduran Navy
| Aircraft Type | Model | Origin Country | Model Year | Active | ๐ซ YoY | Ordered | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helicopter |
BO105 | |
๐ฉ๐ช | 1970 | 1 | 0 |
0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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Last updated on 1 January 2026. Suggest a change