Question 1

Is there a civil airport at Kalaikunda / Kharagpur?

Accepted Answer

The IAF has agreed in principle to allow civil aircraft on the existing runway, with a proposed terminal south of the base, but no confirmed construction timeline exists as of the most recent reporting.

Question 2

What aircraft are currently based at Kalaikunda Air Force Station?

Accepted Answer

A Su-30 MKI fighter squadron and two Hawk 132 Advanced Jet Trainer squadrons, hosted since 2014-15 for conversion training, are currently based at Kalaikunda alongside its historic role as a frontline fighter station.

Question 3

Why is Kalaikunda important for India's Andaman and Nicobar defence?

Accepted Answer

Squadrons here support air defence reach across the Bay of Bengal and toward the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, which is why the base is jointly operated by the Eastern Air Command and the Andaman and Nicobar Command.

Question 4

Is Kalaikunda Air Force Station close to IIT Kharagpur?

Accepted Answer

Yes, IIT Kharagpur sits immediately adjacent to the airbase, close enough that aviation historians describe the base as the institute's lesser-known military neighbour.

Question 5

What height restrictions apply to land near Kalaikunda Air Force Station?

Accepted Answer

Construction near the base falls under the Ministry of Civil Aviation Height Restrictions Rules, requiring an AAI NOC through NOCAS, alongside likely Ministry of Defence clearance given the base's active fighter and training role.

Question 6

How old is Kalaikunda Air Force Station?

Accepted Answer

It dates to World War II, built by the British for the Royal Indian Air Force, originally for B-24 Liberators, and designated a B-29 Superfortress base in 1943 for the United States Army Air Forces.

Question 7

Do I need a No Objection Certificate to build near Kalaikunda?

Accepted Answer

Very likely, given the base's active Su-30 MKI and Hawk trainer squadrons and its joint command structure, both of which point toward careful, coordinated security and height clearance review for nearby construction.

Question 8

Which command controls Kalaikunda Air Force Station?

Accepted Answer

It is jointly operated by the Eastern Air Command and the tri-services Andaman and Nicobar Command, reflecting its strategic role projecting air defence across the Bay of Bengal and toward the islands.

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