Naliya_Air_Force_Station

Naliya Air Force Station

Naliya Air Force Station

Air force station in Gujarat, India

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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History

It is home to No. 101 Squadron IAF in India. It consists of 12 FBSU (Forward Base Supporting units) and MiG-21 Bison. Later it was upgraded to the 49th Wing in 2009.[2]

Facilities

The 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

  1. [1]
    "Naliya AFS, Air Force Station Naliya".
  2. [2]
    "49 Wing, Indian Air Force - Database". Bharat Rakshak. Retrieved 2021-06-24.
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