four types of military jets – MiG-15s, MiG-17s, MiG-19s, and MiG-21s – and four Mi-4 transport helicopters. The government said there has been interest from collectors and museums, and that it will sell another 100 jets if the auction is successful. The funds generated will be used to further modernise the Air Force. Aircraft Current inventory The Albanian Air Force has retired all of its fixed wing aircraft and now operates several types of helicopters. Retired aircraft All Albanian fixed-wing aircraft were withdrawn from active service in 2005. Structure The air force's headquarters is located in Tirana and it operates three airbases: Tirana Air Base with the national Control and Reporting Centre, which reports to NATO's Integrated Air Defense System CAOC Torrejón in Spain, Kuçovë Air Base, and Lapraka Air Base, home to the government's transport helicopters. Head Quarters - Tirana Staff Support Company - Tirana Helicopter Squadron- Farka Air Base Support - Kucove Air Base Air Surveillance Centre, in Rinas reports to NATO Integrated Air Defense System's CAOC Torrejón at Torrejón Air Base in Spain Military Meteorological Service - Tirana Automated weather stations in Farkë, Gjadër, Kuçovë, Kukës, Vlorë, and Gjirokastër Officer ranks Other ranks Roundels See also List of Albanian Air Force aircraft Albanian Armed Forces Albanian Land Force Albanian Naval Force References External links Albanian Armed Forces Albania Air Force Air Force