Naliya Air Force Station
Naliya Air Force Station (ICAO: VANY)[1] of the Indian Air Force (IAF) is located in Naliya in Gujarat, India.
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| Airport type | Military | ||||||||||
| Operator | Indian Air Force | ||||||||||
| Location | Naliya, Gujarat | ||||||||||
| Elevation AMSL | 142 ft / 43 m | ||||||||||
| Coordinates | 23°13′12″N 68°54′00″E | ||||||||||
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History
It is home to No. 101 Squadron IAF in India. It consists of 12 FBSU (Forward Base Supporting Unit) and MiG-21 Bison. Later it was upgraded as 49th Wing in 2009.[2]
Facilities
The airbase is situated at an elevation of 68 ft/21 m above mean sea level. It has one runway with concrete surfaces: 06/24 measuring 9000 by 148 feet (2,743 x 45 m).
References
- "Naliya AFS, Air Force Station Naliya".
- "49 Wing, Indian Air Force - Database". Bharat Rakshak. Retrieved 2021-06-24.
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