Halwara International Airport

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    ICAO: VIHX
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    CountryIndia
    TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
    Elevation790 ft
    Coordinates30.7485, 75.6298

    About Halwara International Airport

    Halwara Air Force Station is an Indian Air Force (IAF) base near Halwara town in Punjab, India. It is one of the oldest frontline airbases of the IAF and was actively involved in both, 1965 and 1971 Indo-Pak conflicts because of its strategic location. It is home to the 220 Squadron known as "Desert Tigers" and 221 Squadron known as "Valiants" flying the Sukhoi Su-30MKI.

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