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Awantipur AFS

Awantipur AFS (ICAO VIAW) is an active military air base in India, operated by the Indian Air Force. It has 1 runway (3,200 m). Home to No. 3005 Squadron.

Facility Details

Map
Map of Awantipur AFS

33.8764°N, 74.9756°E · 630 m elevation

Summary
Operating Country 🇮🇳 India
Location🇮🇳 India
Status Active
UsageMilitary only
Operating OrganizationIndian Air Force
Units
No. 3005 Squadron
Location & Technical Details
Elevation630 m (2,067 ft)
ICAO codeVIAW
Runways
12/30 · 3,200 m (10,499 ft) · Concrete
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  2. 110 km Udhampur AFS No. 153 Helicopter Unit
  3. 133 km Jammu AFS No. 3003 Squadron
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  6. 183 km Qasim Army Aviation Base · 🇵🇰 Pakistan
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Operating forces
🇮🇳 India India Air Force
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Description

Awantipur Air Force Station is a military airport operated by the Indian Air Force (IAF). It is located in Awantipora, Jammu and Kashmir, India, situated near Malangpora, approximately 5 km from Pulwama town. The air base is active and serves as a military installation. It features one concrete runway, designated 12/30, with a length of 3,200 meters (10,500 feet).

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Latest Data Updates
  1. AUG 12026 Updated Units added; runways updated
  2. APR 82026 Updated Sources and cross-references refreshed