LEH: An Indian Air Force (IAF) IL-76MD transport aircraft of Russian origin has scripted history by successfully landing at Nyoma airbase in eastern Ladakh, achieving what the force described as the highest-altitude landing ever accomplished by the aircraft anywhere in the world.
Located at an altitude of around 13,000 feet and approximately 25 kilometres from the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China, the airbase holds significant strategic importance for India’s military operations in the region.
Announcing the achievement on social media, the Indian Air Force said the successful touchdown marked a global altitude record for the IL-76MD aircraft.
The IAF described the landing as a remarkable demonstration of the aircraft’s enduring capabilities, coupled with the exceptional skill, precision and professionalism of its crew.
The force termed the achievement a major milestone that reinforces India’s strategic airlift capability in the high-altitude region of Ladakh.
