IAF IL-76 makes record 13,600-foot landing at Ladakh's Nyoma airfield

The Indian Air Force successfully landed an IL-76 heavy-lift transport aircraft at the Nyoma Advanced Landing Ground in eastern Ladakh. Situated at an altitude of 13,600 feet, this achievement highlights the military's enhanced operational capabilities near the Line of Actual Control. The Defence Ministry continues to prioritize infrastructure development at strategic airfields across the region.