Facility Details
| Operating Country | 🇮🇳 India |
| Location | 🇮🇳 India |
| Status | Active |
| Usage | Military only |
| Year built | 1942 |
| Operating Organization | Indian Air Force |
| Units |
Training CommandNo. 112 Helicopter Unit
|
| Coordinates | 13.1358°N, 77.6075°E |
| Elevation | 888 m (2,913 ft) |
| ICAO code | VOYK |
| Runways |
09/27 · 2,196 m (7,205 ft) · Asphalt
|
Description
Yelahanka Air Force Station is an Indian Air Force airfield located in Yelahanka, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. Its primary role is to train pilots for transport aircraft and conduct type-conversion training for navigators on the Antonov An-32. The station also provides logistics support as directed by Air Headquarters and Training Command. Since 2013, Mi-8, An-32, and Dornier aircraft have been stationed at the base. It previously hosted a HAL Tejas aircraft squadron before its relocation to Sulur Air Force Station. The base is also known for hosting Aero India, a biennial air show. Historically, the site was known as Royal Air Force Yelahanka (RAF Yelahanka) and hosted various RAF squadrons during World War II, including No. 5, 11, 30, 42, 45, 47, 60, 79, 84, 110, 113, 123, 134, 135, 146, 152, 211, 258, 261, and 684 Squadrons, as well as No. 1302 Flight.
- AUG 132026 Updated Facility details completed (construction year, usage, host country)
- AUG 12026 Updated Runways and units updated
- APR 82026 Updated Sources and cross-references refreshed