Nyoma Airbase | 13 Nov 2025

Source:ET 

India has inaugurated its newest and highest fighter-capable airbase at Nyoma in Ladakh, built by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO), marking a major boost to the country’s air power along the northern front. 

• Nyoma Airbase: Nyoma lies at 13,700 feet, making it one of the world’s highest fighter-capable airbases. 
  • Located only 35 km from the Line of Actual Control (LAC), it gives India rapid-response capability against China. 
  • It strengthens India’s forward military posture after the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) troop buildup in eastern Ladakh (2020). 
  • The base will significantly boost air infrastructure in Ladakh and enhance the Indian Air Force's (IAF) ability to respond quickly to any aerial threats along the northern frontier. 
• Key Capabilities of the Nyoma Base: It supports fighter jet operations, unlike the earlier limited-use airstrip. Enhances surveillance, mobility, and logistics in a strategically sensitive region.