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Udhampur Air Force Station
Summary
Airport typeMilitary
OperatorIndian Air Force
ServesUdhampur, Jammu and Kashmir
LocationUdhampur, Jammu and Kashmir
Elevation AMSL2,066 ft / 630 m
Coordinates32°54′07″N 075°09′22″E / 32.90194°N 75.15611°E / 32.90194; 75.15611
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Udhampur Air Force Station is located in Jammu and Kashmir
Udhampur Air Force Station
Udhampur Air Force Station
Udhampur Air Force Station is located in India
Udhampur Air Force Station
Udhampur Air Force Station
Runways
Direction Length Surface
m ft
18/36 2,743 9,000 Concrete
Source: Indian AIP[1]

Udhampur Air Force Station (ICAO: VIUM)[1] of the Indian Air Force (IAF) is located in Udhampur in Jammu and Kashmir, India.


History

It is home to No. 153 Helicopter Unit of the Indian Air Force. While assigned to the unit, Gunjan Saxena became the first female officer of the IAF to fly in the Kargil War.

Facilities

The airport is situated at an elevation of 2,066 ft/630 m above mean sea level. It has one runway with concrete surfaces: 18/36 measuring 9000 by 148 feet (2,743 x 45 m).

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