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| ICAO Code | VODG/ |
| Last Validated | |
| City | Dundigal |
| Position | 17°37'46"N 078°24'13"E |
| Runway(s) | 10L/28R, 10R/28L |
| Elevation | 2013 ft |
Dundigal, also written as Dundigul, houses the air force academy of the Indian air force. It is situated about 25 km north-northwest of Hyderabad.
The terrain of the air force academy spans over 6,700 acres. Luckily, most is to the north of the active flying area that is sandwiched by two roads that run along both thresholds. The northern runway is used by the Kirans, the southern by the HPT32. On several spots, both on and off-airport, preserved aircraft can be found.
From the northwest of Hyderabad, near the airport, you have to take the road northbound towards Medak. You can also take highway 7 northbound, but is hard to explain were to make a left exactly.
from west to east side
To get from the west to the east side, go back south a bit. About 2,5 km from the 10R threshold, there is a road going east. You can not miss it, a large white and blue gate marks the entrance. This will lead to a small village. Go left upon entering the village when the through road bends right. You will have to drive around a wooden obstacle to get on this road, do not worry, the locals do it all the time! You will now be on a dyke and drive towards spots 3 and 4.
from Hakimpet
From Hakimpet, go south a bit. Go right (west) just before the preserved Iskra. Go right at the T-junction in Bolarum, keep to the left at the Y-junction. Cross the rail road south of Bolarum station. This is also the road that leads from the east to the west side of Hakimpet. Upon reaching highway 7, make a left and take the first right immediately afterwards. This will bring you to the Medak road, go right and you will reach Dundigal.
| 119.100 | Tower |
| Air Force Academy | HJT-16, HPT-32 |
| Technical Type Training School (TETTRA) | HJT-16, HPT-32 |
| U328 | HJT-16, on pole NW of tower (17°38'5.80"N, 78°24'4.32"E) |
| IC578 | MD450, on base, NW of runway, Toofani triangle (17°38'18.39"N, 78°23'39.78"E) |
| IA938 | Mystere IVA, as above |
| B784 | Su-7BMK, as above |
| IB1638 | Vampire FB52, on base, N side at cross roads (17°38'47.25"N, 78°23'33.65"E) |
| IT365 | T-6G, outside base museum, N side (17°38'13.65"N, 78°24'14.00"E) |
| IX718 | HT-2, as above |
| 'HU838' | DH82, inside base museum |
| D1691 | HF-24, on base near entrance road, pole mounted (17°38'7.20"N, 78°23'52"E) |
| C1167 | MiG-21FL, on base in front of cadet's mess (17°38'32.05"N, 78°24'9.30"E) |
| W1772 | TS-11, NE of the MiG above |
| 'E355' | Gnat, on pole, SE of tower (17°38'1.60"N, 78°24'9.50"E) |
| U718 | HJT-16, i/a in hangar |
| U752 | HJT-16, i/a in hangar, cockpit only |
| X3246 | HPT-32, i/a in hangar |
| X3254 | HPT-32, i/a in hangar, fuselage |
| ? | HJT-16? east of Institute of Aeronautical Engineering building, south of Dundigal village, 3 km south of airbase (17°36'0.25"N, 78°25'2.70"E) |
| Order of battle |
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