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At 13,700 feet along LAC, India's highest airfield set to open in Ladakh

At 13,700 feet along LAC, India's highest airfield set to open in Ladakh

India Today4 days ago
In a boost to national security and connectivity along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), India's highest airfield at Mudh-Nyoma in eastern Ladakh is set to become fully operational by October. Situated at an altitude of about 13,700 feet, Nyoma is the closest Advanced Landing Ground (ALG) to the LAC.The new airfield will allow quick mobilisation of defence forces and enhance strategic capabilities in the region. It features a newly built 3-kilometre runway designed to support emergency operations. Approved in 2021, the project had a budget of approximately Rs 214 crore.advertisementThe high elevation and proximity to the LAC make Nyoma a strategic asset. It enables faster deployment of resources to India's northern borders, especially in remote and mountainous areas where ground transport is difficult.
The development of Nyoma ALG comes at a time when India is rapidly expanding its border infrastructure. After the standoff with China began over four years ago, India has accelerated work on roads, tunnels, and bridges in Ladakh and nearby regions to improve response and logistics capabilities.Nyoma's importance has grown after recent military disengagements between India and China at Demchok and Depsang Plains. Though patrolling has resumed, the airfield's closeness to these areas makes it valuable for rapid deployment during any crisis.High-altitude ALGs like Nyoma are not just for defence—they also support civilian flights and help improve transport and services for remote communities.- Ends
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