World's highest IL-76 landing, Nyoma makes mark as India's key airbase on the LAC
An Indian Air Force IL-76MD heavy-lift transport has landed at the Mudh-Nyoma airbase in eastern Ladakh, in what is being described as the highest-altitude landing by this type of aircraft anywhere in the world. At 13,700 feet above mean sea level, Nyoma is one of the highest fighter-capable airbase in the world.
The report was published on 08 de novembro de 2026 às 06:20 by The Times of India and is part of the World news coverage.
What other outlets are saying
- The Hindu: IAF’s IL-76 heavy-lift plane makes record 13,600-foot touchdown at Nyoma airbase in eastern Ladakh
- NDTV: Video | World Record: IAF's IL-76MD Makes Historic Landing At 13,629 Feet In Ladakh
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It was first reported by The Times of India on 08 de novembro de 2026 às 06:20.
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