TNPSC Thervupettagam

IAF AN-32 lands in Pakyong Airport

January 19 , 2019 1943 days 665 0
  • For the first time, an AN-32 (Antonov-32) class of aircraft of the IAF has carried out a successful landing at Sikkim’s Pakyong, one of the highest airfields in the country.
  • The successful landing has assumed great importance due to its strategic location of 60 km from the India-China border and it is located 4,500 ft. above sea level.
  • A Dronier aircraft of the IAF had landed at this airport last year.

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