Article – IAF developing a new, large airbase in Khajuraho

This project involves the Indian Air Force (IAF) developing a new, large airbase in Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh, which is being described in reports as potentially India’s biggest, spanning over 1,000 acres.

Here are the full details reported so far:

Key Details of the Proposed Airbase

  • Location: Near the existing Khajuraho Airport (HJR) in Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh.
  • Size: Approximately 1,000 acres of land have been identified and earmarked for the project.
  • Status: The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has initiated the preliminary process. A survey by the Air Force and MoD teams has been conducted, and Khajuraho was found to be the most suitable location among the surveyed sites (which also included Prayagraj, Jhansi, and Gwalior). Land acquisition may begin in the near future once necessary approvals are in place.
  • Purpose: The airbase is planned to be a significant strategic hub for the IAF, housing fighter jets and military transport aircraft. It is expected to significantly boost the defense infrastructure of Central India.

Strategic Rationale (Countering China & Pakistan)

The selection of Khajuraho is driven by several key strategic and geographical factors:

  1. Strategic Positioning: Khajuraho is considered strategically positioned—it is neither too close nor too far from the Pakistan border, which is ideal for swift operational deployment in the western sector.
  2. Operational Corridor: It complements the existing airbase at Gwalior, lying within the same operational corridor in Central India, allowing aircraft to operate and move faster.
  3. Expansion and Safety: The region is sparsely populated, offering ample space for future expansion of the airbase and its facilities, and reducing civilian movement around the military operations.
  4. Operational Necessity: Reports suggest the need for a new major airbase in Central India was felt, particularly following a major military operation (sometimes referred to in recent reports as “Operation Sindoor”).
  5. Geographical Suitability: The plateau terrain and favorable weather conditions make it suitable for large-scale military operations and the construction of new runways, hangars, and other warhouse facilities.

Once established, this hub would enhance the IAF’s ability to project air power and respond to threats across the Northern and Western fronts.

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