Lucknow Air Force Station
Airport in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
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Lucknow Air Force Station, also known as Bakshi Ka Talab Air Force Station, is located at Bakshi Ka Talab on the outskirts of Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India. It comes under the Central Air Command of the Indian Air Force.[1][2] The No. 35 Squadron IAF (Rapiers), an electronic warfare and air superiority unit, was based at the station till March 2019.[3]
AirporttypeMilitary
OwnerIndian Air Force
OperatorCentral Air Command
LocationBakshi Ka Talab, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
Lucknow Air Force Station | |||||||||||
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| Airport type | Military | ||||||||||
| Owner | Indian Air Force | ||||||||||
| Operator | Central Air Command | ||||||||||
| Location | Bakshi Ka Talab, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh | ||||||||||
| Elevation AMSL | 417 ft (127 m) | ||||||||||
| Coordinates | 26°59′19″N 080°53′29″E | ||||||||||
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The airstrip was established during the Second World War, and was expanded later. It is used for air traffic control and emergency landings.[citation needed]
