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Salua AFS

Facility Details

Summary
Operating Country 🇮🇳 India
Location🇮🇳 India
Status Active
UsageMilitary only
Year built1942
Operating OrganizationIndian Air Force
Location & Technical Details
Coordinates22.2728°N, 87.2894°E
Map
Map of Salua AFS
Nearby Bases
  1. 11 km Kalaikunda AFS
  2. 124 km Barrackpore AFS
  3. 134 km Panagarh AFS
Related
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Operating forces
🇮🇳 India India Air Force
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Description

Air Force Station Salua is an Indian Air Force Station located in Kharagpur, Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal, India. It is situated on State Highway 5, 7 km from IIT Kharagpur. Historically, it served as a World War II air base, utilized by the 317th Airlift Squadron of the US Air Force and functioning as the initial base of operations for B-29 Superfortresses, specifically units of the 58th Bomb Wing. The airstrip ceased active use after World War II. Currently, the station is used as a radar station by the Indian Air Force. The nearest airstrip is Air Force Station Kalaikunda.

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  1. AUG 132026 Updated Facility details completed (construction year, usage, host country)
  2. APR 82026 Updated Sources and cross-references refreshed