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Indian Air Force Conducts First Night Landing Trials on Ganga Expressway Airstrip

The IAF successfully demonstrated round-the-clock fighter jet operations on India's first highway airstrip designed for day and night landings.

IAF's Jaguar, which is a precision strike aircraft used in ground attack and anti-ship missions will be the among the first aircrafts to touch down on the Ganga expressway airstrip.
Chief minister Yogi Adityanath inspects the construction work of Ganga Expressway in Hardoi, Shahjahanpur and Hapur, on Sunday. (ANI Photo)
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Overview

  • The Indian Air Force validated day and night landing capabilities on the 3.5-km airstrip of the Ganga Expressway in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, on May 2, 2025.
  • This is the first highway airstrip in India equipped for 24/7 fighter jet operations, featuring advanced lighting and navigation systems.
  • Aircraft involved in the trials included Rafale, SU-30 MKI, Mirage-2000, MiG-29, Jaguar, C-130J, AN-32, and MI-17 V5 helicopters.
  • The airstrip serves as a dual-use infrastructure for emergency military operations and national defence preparedness, with 250 CCTV cameras ensuring security.
  • High-ranking officials, including Finance Minister Suresh Khanna and MoS JPS Rathore, attended the event, marking a milestone in India's defence logistics modernization.