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Q58 (CDS-I/2020) Geography › Maps & Locations › Places in news Answer Verified

The Vijaynagar Advanced Landing Ground of the Indian Air Force, which was reopened recently, is located in

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The Vijaynagar Advanced Landing Ground (ALG) is located in the Changlang district of Arunachal Pradesh [2]. It is a strategically significant airstrip situated near the border with Myanmar. The Indian Air Force (IAF) originally commenced operations at this site in 1962 using Dakota and Otter aircraft, but operations were later suspended due to the deteriorating condition of the runway. Following extensive resurfacing and infrastructure upgrades, the ALG was reopened for military operations in September 2019 [1]. The reopening was marked by the landing of an AN-32 transport aircraft, and the facility is now capable of supporting heavy-lift aircraft like the C-130J and C-17. This development provides a critical alternative to the 157 km trek previously required to reach this remote region, significantly enhancing connectivity and defense logistics in the easternmost part of India [1].

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  1. [1] https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/new-iaf-airport-in-arunachal-is-alternative-to-walking-157-km/article29448790.ece
  2. [2] https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/topic/vijaynagar
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