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'''Halwara Air Force Station''' is an [[Indian Air Force]] (IAF) base near [[Halwara]] town in [[Punjab, India]]. It is one of the oldest frontline airbases of the IAF and was actively involved in both, 1965 and 1971 Indo-Pak conflicts because of its strategic location. It is home to the 220 Squadron known as "Desert Tigers" and 221 Squadron known as "Valiants" flying the [[Sukhoi Su-30MKI]]. | '''Halwara Air Force Station''' is an [[Indian Air Force]] (IAF) base near [[Halwara]] town in [[Punjab, India]]. It is one of the oldest frontline airbases of the IAF and was actively involved in both, 1965 and 1971 Indo-Pak conflicts because of its strategic location. It is home to the 220 Squadron known as "Desert Tigers" and 221 Squadron known as "Valiants" flying the [[Sukhoi Su-30MKI]]. | ||
The [[Government of Punjab, India|State Government]] signed a [[Memorandum of understanding]] (MoU) with the [[Airports Authority of India]] (AAI) in December 2018 to construct a [[civil enclave]] at the air base. It will be spread over 135.5 acres and is expected to ready in three years.<ref name='TOI1'>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/punjab-inks-pact-with-aai-for-halwara/articleshow/67183902.cms|title= Punjab inks pact for Halwara |newspaper= [[Times of India]]|access-date=17 January 2019|date=21 December | The [[Government of Punjab, India|State Government]] signed a [[Memorandum of understanding]] (MoU) with the [[Airports Authority of India]] (AAI) in December 2018 to construct a [[civil enclave]] at the air base. It will be spread over 135.5 acres and is expected to ready in three years.<ref name='TOI1'>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/punjab-inks-pact-with-aai-for-halwara/articleshow/67183902.cms|title= Punjab inks pact for Halwara |newspaper= [[Times of India]]|access-date=17 January 2019|date=21 December 2022}}</ref> | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
The | The airfield was built in 1942 by the [[Royal Air Force]]. Halwara was used as an [[Allies of World War II|allied Air Force]] staging base during [[World War II]] and was abandoned after the war. Halwara was reactivated under the Indian Air Force on March 16, 1950, and is one of the oldest frontline airbases of the IAF.<ref name='HT1'>{{cite news|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/punjab/punjab-s-halwara-airbase-tale-of-68-years-of-battles-fought-and-wars-won/story-zAyL77vEouPLaPCM1jIBjL.html|title= Punjab’s Halwara airbase: Tale of 68 years of battles fought and wars won |newspaper= [[Hindustan Times]]|access-date=17 January 2019|date=16 March 2022}}</ref> | ||
The base was home to two [[Spitfire]] squadrons in the early 1950s. The [[de Havilland Vampire]], the first jet aircraft of the IAF, was introduced to the base in 1954. The 1800 metre runway was extended to its present length in 1963. Due to its strategic location, Halwara was actively involved in both 1965 and 1971 [[Indo-Pak wars]]. The base housed squadrons of [[Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23|MIG 23 BN]] for three decades until March 2009 when they were phased out. In September 2012, Halwara inducted its first squadron of the Sukhoi Su-30MKI becoming the first air base in the Western Air Command to operate the aircraft.<ref name='PIB'>{{cite news|url=http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=87963| title= Induction Ceremony: SU 30 MKI at Air Force Station Halwara |newspaper= [[Press Information Bureau]]|access-date=17 January 2019|date=25 September | The base was home to two [[Spitfire]] squadrons in the early 1950s. The [[de Havilland Vampire]], the first jet aircraft of the IAF, was introduced to the base in 1954. The 1800 metre runway was extended to its present length in 1963. Due to its strategic location, Halwara was actively involved in both 1965 and 1971 [[Indo-Pak wars]]. The base housed squadrons of [[Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23|MIG 23 BN]] for three decades until March 2009 when they were phased out. In September 2012, Halwara inducted its first squadron of the Sukhoi Su-30MKI becoming the first air base in the Western Air Command to operate the aircraft.<ref name='PIB'>{{cite news|url=http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=87963| title= Induction Ceremony: SU 30 MKI at Air Force Station Halwara |newspaper= [[Press Information Bureau]]|access-date=17 January 2019|date=25 September 2022}}</ref> | ||
In December 2018, the Punjab | == Ludhiana International Airport == | ||
In December 2018, the [[Government of Punjab, India|Government of Punjab]] a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the AAI in December 2018 to construct a [[civil enclave]] at the air force base. A [[Joint venture company|Joint Venture Company]] (JVC), formed with the majority of 51% stake of AAI and 49% stake of the State Government through the Greater Ludhiana Development Authority (GLADA), will execute the project. The Government of Punjab will provide 135.54 acres of land by way of its equity in the project, while AAI will bear the costs of developing the airport. The first phase is expected to be completed within three years and will allow for operations of Code 4C type of aircraft. It will be built at a cost of ₹ 46.91 crore and the total covered area of the interim building will be 2,000 sq.m. It will be have a seating capacity for 300 passengers and a public parking space, which will be able to accommodate 75 cars.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|agency=TNN|date=Dec 21, 2018|title=Greater Ludhiana Development Authority: Punjab inks pact with AAI for Halwara {{!}} Chandigarh News - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/punjab-inks-pact-with-aai-for-halwara/articleshow/67183902.cms|access-date=2022-01-06|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> | |||
The airport will be accessed with a direct link road to the airport with the upcoming [[Delhi–Amritsar–Katra Expressway|Delhi-Amritsar-Katra Expressway]]. It is currently being put under proposal by the [[National Highways Authority of India]] (NHAI). | |||
== | As of January 2022, the terminal's construction has been started from December 2021, and the [[foundation stone]] was laid by [[Dr. Amar Singh]] on 5 January 2022. The terminal is being constructed by [[Himachal Pradesh]] firm Synergy Thrislington of [[Solan]]. The terminal is expected to be completed by 30 June 2022.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web|last=Service|first=Tribune News|title=Himachal Pradesh firm to build interim terminal building of upcoming international airport at Halwara|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/ludhiana/hp-firm-to-build-interim-terminal-building-350475|access-date=2022-01-06|website=Tribuneindia News Service|language=en}}</ref> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Halwara Air Force Station is an Indian Air Force (IAF) base near Halwara town in Punjab, India. It is one of the oldest frontline airbases of the IAF and was actively involved in both, 1965 and 1971 Indo-Pak conflicts because of its strategic location. It is home to the 220 Squadron known as "Desert Tigers" and 221 Squadron known as "Valiants" flying the Sukhoi Su-30MKI.
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| Airport type | Public / Military | ||||||||||
| Operator | Airports Authority of India, Indian Air Force | ||||||||||
| Serves | Ludhiana | ||||||||||
| Location | Halwara, Punjab | ||||||||||
| Elevation AMSL | 790 ft / 241.5 m | ||||||||||
| Coordinates | 30°44′55″N 75°37′47″E / 30.74861°N 75.62972°ECoordinates: 30°44′55″N 75°37′47″E / 30.74861°N 75.62972°E | ||||||||||
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The State Government signed a Memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Airports Authority of India (AAI) in December 2018 to construct a civil enclave at the air base. It will be spread over 135.5 acres and is expected to ready in three years.[1]
HistoryEdit
The airfield was built in 1942 by the Royal Air Force. Halwara was used as an allied Air Force staging base during World War II and was abandoned after the war. Halwara was reactivated under the Indian Air Force on March 16, 1950, and is one of the oldest frontline airbases of the IAF.[2] The base was home to two Spitfire squadrons in the early 1950s. The de Havilland Vampire, the first jet aircraft of the IAF, was introduced to the base in 1954. The 1800 metre runway was extended to its present length in 1963. Due to its strategic location, Halwara was actively involved in both 1965 and 1971 Indo-Pak wars. The base housed squadrons of MIG 23 BN for three decades until March 2009 when they were phased out. In September 2012, Halwara inducted its first squadron of the Sukhoi Su-30MKI becoming the first air base in the Western Air Command to operate the aircraft.[3]
Ludhiana International AirportEdit
In December 2018, the Government of Punjab a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the AAI in December 2018 to construct a civil enclave at the air force base. A Joint Venture Company (JVC), formed with the majority of 51% stake of AAI and 49% stake of the State Government through the Greater Ludhiana Development Authority (GLADA), will execute the project. The Government of Punjab will provide 135.54 acres of land by way of its equity in the project, while AAI will bear the costs of developing the airport. The first phase is expected to be completed within three years and will allow for operations of Code 4C type of aircraft. It will be built at a cost of ₹ 46.91 crore and the total covered area of the interim building will be 2,000 sq.m. It will be have a seating capacity for 300 passengers and a public parking space, which will be able to accommodate 75 cars.[4]
The airport will be accessed with a direct link road to the airport with the upcoming Delhi-Amritsar-Katra Expressway. It is currently being put under proposal by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI).
As of January 2022, the terminal's construction has been started from December 2021, and the foundation stone was laid by Dr. Amar Singh on 5 January 2022. The terminal is being constructed by Himachal Pradesh firm Synergy Thrislington of Solan. The terminal is expected to be completed by 30 June 2022.[4][5]
ReferencesEdit
- ↑ "Punjab inks pact for Halwara". Times of India. 21 December 2022. Retrieved 17 January 2019.
- ↑ "Punjab's Halwara airbase: Tale of 68 years of battles fought and wars won". Hindustan Times. 16 March 2022. Retrieved 17 January 2019.
- ↑ "Induction Ceremony: SU 30 MKI at Air Force Station Halwara". Press Information Bureau. 25 September 2022. Retrieved 17 January 2019.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Greater Ludhiana Development Authority: Punjab inks pact with AAI for Halwara | Chandigarh News - Times of India". The Times of India. TNN. 21 December 2018. Retrieved 6 January 2022.
- ↑ Service, Tribune News. "Himachal Pradesh firm to build interim terminal building of upcoming international airport at Halwara". Tribuneindia News Service. Retrieved 6 January 2022.