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Naliya Air Force Station
Summary
Airport typeMilitary
OperatorIndian Air Force
LocationNaliya, Gujarat
Elevation AMSL142 ft / 43 m
Coordinates23°13′12″N 68°54′00″E / 23.22000°N 68.90000°E / 23.22000; 68.90000 (Naliya AFS)
Runways
Direction Length Surface
m ft
06/24 2,743 9,000 Concrete

Naliya Air Force Station (ICAO: VANY)[1] of the Indian Air Force (IAF) is located in Naliya in Gujarat, India.

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

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