Shahjahanpur gets India’s first night-landing airstrip for training of fighter planes
This is the country’s first airstrip where Indian Air Force fighter jets will be able to conduct landings and take-offs both during the day and night.
This is the country’s first airstrip where Indian Air Force fighter jets will be able to conduct landings and take-offs both during the day and night.
Situated at an altitude exceeding 8,800 feet, the Kargil airstrip presents a major challenge for pilots to land at night.
This was the first time the Indian Air Force has carried out night landing training mission.
