Halwara

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ICAO Code VIHX/
Last Validated Feb 2009
City Halwara
Position 30°44'55"N 075°37'47"E
Runway(s) 13/31
Elevation 790 ft

General

Halwara is a fighter base belonging to Western Command. It used to hold MiG-23s and 27s but recently also MiG-29s have been spotted here.

Layout

Complicated is a word applicable to Halwara's infrastructure. The runway is northwest to southeast and both sides feature taxiways dotted with dispersals and drive through twin shelters. There is also a taxiway running all the way to the north towards the main gate. One of the flight lines is visible from the main road on the east side. The base is entirely walled off and features watch towers.

Getting There

The road to Halwara branches off from the NH95 between Ludhiana and Firozpur in the Punjab. This is in the village of Mullanpur, 18 km west-southwest of Ludhiana. Halwara Air Force Station is about 10 km down this road.

Around the Airport

1Southeast side approach

You can get very close because the approach crosses the main road that runs along part of the perimeter. There is a road to the east towards a munition farm. The entry to this road is opposite a watch tower. Before reaching the walled off barracks, make a right on the sand track and position yourself near the ruins of a farm.

2Northwest side approach

Not as convenient as spot 1 because it takes some searching. Probably the best way to get to that side is to drive into Halwara town and take the asphalt street on the right. This road runs northwest along a canal bed. At the village of Aitiana, follow the main road counter-clockwise and make a right at the northeast corner. Use one of the tracks on the north side of the road.

Frequencies

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Based Operators

221sqMiG-23BN/UB
...sqMiG-29A/UB

Preserved

SM276MiG-23BN, at officer's mess
BA233Hunter F56, at memorial on base
....MiG-23BN, at memorial on base
....MiG-23BN/MiG-27 x2, behind main gate
....MiG-23/27, x6,
dumped hulks

Order of Battle India

India - Air Force
India - Navy
India - Army
India - Coast Guard
India - Border Security Force
India - Navy history

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Hakimpet AFS  
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Pathankot  
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Pune - National Defence Academy gliderdrome  
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