THOISE IAF Airfield

India / Jammu and Kashmir / Leh /
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India's northmost airfield and small village in Shyok Valley, J&K.
Only big piece of flat land in the area and critical airfield for Siachen.

THOISE is an acronym; Transit Halt Of Indian Soldiers Enroute.
Approx 16 km from Hundur Village and 25 km from Disket.
160 km from Leh:Capital of Ladakh.
Reached via Khardungla (pass), one of the world's highest motorable roads.
Nearby cities:
Coordinates:   34°39'11"N   77°22'30"E

Comments

  • nice
  • I landed many times,even carried a road roller to level the sandy landing ground
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