Major Material Damage Reported At Monte Real Air Base
Portugal’s Air Force confirmed that Storm Kristin caused major material damage at Air Base No. 5 in Monte Real, with photos showing damaged F-16 airframes and hangar structures. Despite the damage, the Air Force stated that it maintains operational air defense capabilities. The base is home to Portugal’s F-16 squadrons and is central to the country’s air policing and readiness. The incident occurred on January 28, 2026, and was first reported by AeroTime.