Naliya Air Force Station (ICAO: VANY)[1] of the Indian Air Force (IAF) is located in Naliya in Gujarat, India. It is about 90 km from Sir Creek that forms the border with Pakistan. It lies on National Highway 41 or NH 41. It is about 90 km from Bhuj.
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| Airport type | Military | ||||||||||
| Operator | Indian Air Force | ||||||||||
| Location | Naliya, Gujarat, India | ||||||||||
| Elevation AMSL | 142 ft / 43 m | ||||||||||
| Coordinates | 23°13′12″N 68°54′00″E / 23.22000°N 68.90000°E | ||||||||||
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History
editIt was home to No. 101 Squadron IAF in India, which as of May 2024, relocated to Hasimara AFS. It consists of 12 FBSU (Forward Base Supporting units) and MiG-21 Bison. Later it was upgraded to the 49th Wing in 2009.[2]
As of September 2024, No. 18 Squadron IAF, equipped with the indigenous HAL Tejas, has been relocated to this base. The change was done before Exercise Tarang Shakti.[3]
Facilities
editThe airbase is situated at an elevation of 21 m (21 metres (69 ft)) above mean sea level. It has one runway with concrete surfaces: 06/24 measuring 9000 by 148 feet (2,743 m x 45 m).
References
edit- ^ "Naliya AFS, Air Force Station Naliya".
- ^ "49 Wing, Indian Air Force - Database". Bharat Rakshak. Retrieved 2021-06-24.
- ^ "Who is Squadron leader Mohana Singh? The first woman fighter pilot joins 18 Flying Bullets". Times of India. 2024-09-18.