Chabua Air Force Station Airport serves Chabua, IN.
Chabua Air Force Station (VECA) is an active Indian Air Force base located in Chabua, Dibrugarh district, Assam, India, at coordinates 27°27′44″N 95°07′05″E and an elevation of 112 meters (367 feet) above mean sea level. The facility features a single asphalt runway, designated 05/23, measuring 2,744 meters (9,003 feet) in length and 45 meters (148 feet) in width.
The base was constructed in 1939 by the Royal Indian Air Force and played a significant historical role during World War II as a major supply point for the "Flying the Hump" mission, ferrying supplies over the Himalayas to Chinese Nationalist forces. After being abandoned post-war, it was reactivated by the Indian Air Force in 1962 in response to tensions with China. Currently, Chabua Air Force Station serves as a frontline fighter base within the Eastern Air Command, housing No. 102 Squadron IAF, operating Sukhoi Su-30MKI multirole fighters, and No. 14 Wing, contributing to air defense, reconnaissance, and strike capabilities.
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Where is Chabua Air Force Station Airport located?
Chabua Air Force Station is located in Chabua, IN, at an elevation of 367 ft. Its IATA code is — and ICAO code is VECA.