Naliya Air Force Station Explained

Naliya Air Force Station
Icao:VANY
Type:Military
Operator:Indian Air Force
Location:Naliya, Gujarat, India
Elevation-F:142
Elevation-M:43
Coordinates:23.22°N 68.9°W
Pushpin Map:India Gujarat#India
Pushpin Label:Naliya AFS
Metric-Rwy:y
R1-Number:06/24
R1-Length-M:2,743
R1-Length-F:9,000
R1-Surface:Concrete

Naliya Air Force Station [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.

History

It 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]

Facilities

The airbase is situated at an elevation of 21 m (21m (69feet)) above mean sea level. It has one runway with concrete surfaces: 06/24 measuring 9000 by 148 feet (2,743 m x 45 m).

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Naliya AFS, Air Force Station Naliya.
  2. Web site: 49 Wing, Indian Air Force - Database. 2021-06-24. Bharat Rakshak. en-gb.