Naliya Air Force Station

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Naliya Air Force Station
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Summary
Airport typeMilitary
OperatorIndian Air Force
LocationNaliya, Gujarat, India
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)
Map
Naliya AFS is located in Gujarat
Naliya AFS
Naliya AFS
Naliya AFS is located in India
Naliya AFS
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[edit]

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[edit]

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[edit]

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