IAF seeks alternative land before vacating 11.8 acre identified for project The expansion of strategically-important Leh airport, one of the world’s highest airfields, has failed to clear administrative hurdles, with the Indian Air Force (IAF) insisting on alternative land before vacating the area identified for the project. The expansion of the Leh airport, located 10,683 feet above the sea level, includes construction of new terminal building to cater to peak-hour passenger rush and creation of new parking bays. The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has requisitioned 11.8 acre of land…
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