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IAF's IL-76 transport aircraft lands in Nyoma airbase in Ladakh

The Indian Air Force marked a new pinnacle of achievement with its IL-76MD transport aircraft landing at Nyoma airbase, which sits at an altitude of roughly 13,000 feet near the Line of Actual Control with China. This historic landing is celebrated as the highest-ever for this model, highlighting the operational prowess of the IL-76MD and the outstanding training of its crew in extreme environments.

7 Nov 2026 1:09 pm