Indian Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal AP Singh on Wednesday inaugurated the strategic airbase at Mudh-Nyoma in eastern Ladakh.

The IAF Chief arrived at Nyoma in a C-130J special operations aircraft to formally open the base — the fourth paved and operational runway in Ladakh — located just 23 km from the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China. The other operational runways in the region are at Leh, Thoise (base for Siachen operations) and Kargil. Additionally, the IAF operates a mud-paved runway at Daulat Beg Oldie in northern Ladakh for special operations aircraft and helicopters.

As reported by The Tribune on Wednesday, the Nyoma base features a 2.7-km runway capable of handling fighter jets, transport aircraft and helicopters. The name “Mudh-Nyoma” is derived from the nearby vil

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