Central Air Command (Pakistan)

Central Air Command
ActiveJuly 1982 – present
(43 years, 8 months)
Country Pakistan
Allegiance Pakistan Armed Forces
Branch Pakistan Air Force
TypeRegional Command
RoleAir Defence, OCA, Offensive Ground Support, Airlift.
HeadquartersPAF Base Mushaf (1982–2007)
PAF Base Lahore (2007–Present)
NicknameCAC
Mottoضرب کاری
EngagementsWar on terror
Operation Sentinel
Operation Swift Retort

The Central Air Command (CAC) is one of five operational commands of the Pakistan Air Force, reporting to the Air Headquarters at Islamabad. CAC is headquartered at PAF Base Lahore.

CAC is commanded by a senior PAF officer known as the "Air Officer Commanding" or "AOC", who is of Air Vice Marshal rank.