Salwas

The closure was a result of military consolidation and strategic redundancy. As a satellite/dispersal airfield for the main Jodhpur base, its purpose diminished significantly after WWII. The development and modernization of the primary Jodhpur Air Force Station (VIJO) rendered this auxiliary strip obsolete for military needs. It was not closed due to economic reasons or a specific incident, but rather became surplus to requirements.

The site is currently abandoned and derelict. Satellite imagery clearly shows the remains of a paved runway, but it is in a state of severe disrepair, with significant cracking, weathering, and vegetation growth. There are no remaining airport buildings, hangars, or any other infrastructure. The land is undeveloped and surrounded by arid, agricultural terrain. The airstrip is not used for any official purpose and is completely unusable for aviation.

The Salwas airstrip is believed to be a relic of the World War II era. It served as a satellite airfield for the main Royal Air Force (RAF) base at Jodhpur, which was a significant hub for training and transit operations in the region. Such satellite fields were crucial for dispersing aircraft to protect them from potential air raids and to de-congest the main airfield. Operations would have exclusively involved military aircraft of the period, such as fighters and transport planes. There is no evidence that it ever handled commercial or civil aviation operations.

There are no known official plans or credible prospects for reopening the Salwas airstrip. The city of Jodhpur is served by the Jodhpur Airport (IATA: JDH, ICAO: VIJO), which operates as a civil enclave within a major Indian Air Force station. Any future aviation development for the region would likely focus on expanding the existing airport or building a new, modern facility elsewhere. The redevelopment of this small, isolated, and dilapidated WWII-era strip is considered strategically unnecessary and economically unviable.