Current Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing said in September 2025 that the planned relocation of Paya Lebar Air Base remained on track for 2030 and beyond.
In his parliamentary reply, he reiterated that the relocation of an air base was complex and that it would be done progressively as essential aircraft support infrastructure becomes ready.
He had been asked whether there were plans to progressively reduce the frequency of flights from Paya Lebar Air Base leading up to its decommissioning in 2030.
The frequency of flights from Paya Lebar Air Base will be reduced progressively during the relocation phase, Mr Chan said.
Paya Lebar Air Base’s relocation was first announced during the National Day Rally 2013 by then-Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong.
He said the move would free up an area of about 800ha – bigger than Bishan or Ang Mo Kio – which could be used to build new homes, offices, factories, parks, living environments and communities.
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