IAF to convert Kargil Airport into air base

[RPK]

IAF to convert Kargil Airport into air base



Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Monday said the IAF is planning to convert Kargil airport into a full-fledged air force base in the state.

"Indian Air Force is planning to convert Kargil airport into a full-fledged air force base in Jammu and Kashmir," state Finance Minister Abdul Rahim Rather told the legislative Assembly in reply to a query of PDP member Peerzada Mansoor Hussain.



Rather, who presented the budget in the Assembly today, said, "Kargil airport is to be extended by 1,500 feet. The work is being assigned to the Defence Ministry."

The development work of the Kargil Air Force base will commence once the land issuance is settled, he said, adding that a high-level team from the central government is expected to visit Kargil shortly to draw a road map for resolution of all connected issues.

 

[IndoUS]

Are there any plans to move the airport(build a new one) or are they going to share the base with civilian jets?

 

[Screambowl]

Are there any plans to move the airport(build a new one) or are they going to share the base with civilian jets?

station jets with logistics and etc...

 

[United]

The reality of Kargil war 1999 - YouTube

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[shubhamkumar]

What are u trying to say
are u trying to show ur brave millitants power

 

[keerthan]

good move on the part of IAF it will surly enhance their capabilities and also in supplying weapons and replenishments to forward posts on the actual line of control.
Once this airbase and the tunnel connecting Leh are completed then our forces will be in a better position and well prepared to face enemies

 

[Contract Killer]

Pakistani PoWs from the Kargil War - Part 2, The Truth's out - YouTube

Remembering Kargil War NDTV - Maj. Vishal Thapa - The Philosophical Soldier - YouTube

 

[shubhamkumar]

Are they also building a tunnel??

 

[T90TankGuy]

^^^ what an asinine comment.

 

[tvsram1992]

Are they also building a tunnel??

shh... that shouldnt be leaked

 

[shuntmaster]

 

[shubhamkumar]

Just for info bro

 

[Uchiha]

In other news, PAF too poor to maintain old airbase...

 

[Raje amar]

good news for IAF.

but i got a question, wont it be tooooooooo close to border?

 

[third eye]

Why are ppl so silly.

The thread is about a air base being created & the Kargil war is interjected.

Ppl just find key words in a title & let their imagination loose.