IAF to Hold Week-Long Air Exercise Over Central Uttarakhand Near LAC, NOTAM Issued for Nov 13-21
The Indian Air Force will conduct a week-long high-intensity exercise over Central Uttarakhand near the LAC from November 13 to 21, with a NOTAM restricting airspace and commercial operators advised to adjust flight schedules.
Current Summary
The Indian Air Force is set to conduct a week-long high-intensity air exercise over Uttarakhand, in the Middle Sector of the Line of Actual Control along the Central Himalayas. A NOTAM restricting airspace in the region has been issued for November 13 to 21. According to officials, frontline fighter aircraft will take part, with the exercise designed to test operational agility, Beyond Visual Range combat tactics and high-altitude engine performance in Himalayan terrain. The drills will also validate tactical operations at Advanced Landing Grounds, rapid force projection, inter-valley troop transfers and air logistics support. The designated exercise zones will disrupt regular civil aviation routes, and commercial flight operators have been advised to liaise with the IAF in advance to adjust schedules and minimise delays.
What We Know
- The IAF will hold a week-long exercise over Central Uttarakhand near the LAC from November 13 to 21.
- A NOTAM restricting airspace in the region has been issued for this period.
- Frontline fighter aircraft will take part, testing BVR combat tactics and high-altitude engine performance.
- The exercise will also test operations at Advanced Landing Grounds and inter-valley air logistics.
- Commercial flight operators have been advised to coordinate with the IAF to adjust schedules.
What Is Still Unclear
- Which specific civil flight routes or airports will see the most disruption.
- The exact Advanced Landing Grounds involved in the exercise.
Commercial flight operators are advised to liaise with the IAF in advance to adjust schedules and minimise delays between November 13 and 21.
What Changed
- 12 Nov, 07:12 amSignal detected: IAF to Hold Week-Long Air Exercise Over Central Uttarakhand Near LAC, NOTAM Issued for Nov 13-21
Background
The Middle Sector along the LAC has seen a steady build-up of forward airbase infrastructure and surveillance networks in recent years.