diff --git a/theater/persiangulf.py b/theater/persiangulf.py
index c3cc2e92..2ccecf23 100644
--- a/theater/persiangulf.py
+++ b/theater/persiangulf.py
@@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ class PersianGulfTheater(ConflictTheater):
     al_dhafra = ControlPoint.from_airport(persiangulf.Al_Dhafra_AB, LAND, SIZE_BIG, IMPORTANCE_HIGH)
     al_maktoum = ControlPoint.from_airport(persiangulf.Al_Maktoum_Intl, LAND, SIZE_BIG, IMPORTANCE_HIGH)
     al_minhad = ControlPoint.from_airport(persiangulf.Al_Minhad_AB, LAND, SIZE_REGULAR, IMPORTANCE_HIGH)
-    sir_abu_nuayr = ControlPoint.from_airport(persiangulf.Sir_Abu_Nuayr, [0, 330], SIZE_SMALL, 1.3)
+    sir_abu_nuayr = ControlPoint.from_airport(persiangulf.Sir_Abu_Nuayr, [0, 330], SIZE_SMALL, 1.3, has_frontline=False)
 
     dubai = ControlPoint.from_airport(persiangulf.Dubai_Intl, COAST_DL_E, SIZE_LARGE, IMPORTANCE_HIGH)
     sharjah = ControlPoint.from_airport(persiangulf.Sharjah_Intl, LAND, SIZE_BIG, 1.3)