India’s Highest Airfield at Mudh-Nyoma Nears Completion Under Indian Army’s Project Himank

Lakh, India — Indian Army’s Project Himank has reached a significant milestone with near-completion of India’s highest airfield at Mudh-Nyoma in Lakh, close to Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China. Brigier Vishal Srivastava, Chief Engineer of Project Himank, announced that airfield is expected to be fully operational by end of this year, underscoring India’s commitment to bolstering its strategic infrastructure in region.

At an altitude of 13,700 feet, Mudh-Nyoma airfield has been developed to handle heavy military aircraft, including fighter jets, transport planes, and rotary-wing helicopters, making it one of most formidable aviation hubs in high-altitude warfare. Brigier Srivastava noted, "As far as runway is concerned, it is almost complete. Final touches are being applied, and a joint inspection with Indian Air Force is scheduled soon. We are optimistic about conducting trial landings by year-end.”  

Boosting Strategic and Socio-Economic Potential  

construction of this high-altitude airfield is a critical development for India’s military reiness and socio-economic landscape in remote region. vanced facility, designed to support India’s heaviest military aircraft, will provide enhanced logistical and rapid response capabilities along LAC, bolstering national security in an area known for its rugged terrain and strategic sensitivity.

Brigier Srivastava emphasized local impact, explaining, “This runway will significantly aid not only in terms of military operations but also in boosting socio-economic conditions of nearby regions, including Hanley, Loma, and Nyoma.” He highlighted that airfield’s construction aligns with Project Himank’s broer goal of supporting communities through improved infrastructure.  

Record-Breaking Construction  

airfield’s completion underlines use of state-of--art technology and innovative construction practices apted to harsh high-altitude conditions of Lakh. Temperatures in region drop to as low as -35 degrees Celsius in winter, limiting working season to a brief period between May and November. Despite this constraint, airfield was completed at a record pace, with modern machinery, specialized cold-setting compounds, and quality-control ditives ensuring that construction hered to stringent standards.

“ foundation stone for this runway was laid by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on August 23, and within a remarkably short timeframe, we are rey for trial operations,” Brigier Srivastava noted. “This is highest runway in India, built with latest construction technologies to withstand extreme wear, with no compromise on quality or speed.”  

Enhancing Military Capabilities Against China  

new airfield’s operational reiness will furr strengn India’s defence posture in Lakh, an area marked by strategic importance and a history of tensions with China. Recently, India and China reached a disengagement agreement in Eastern Lakh’s Depsang and Demchok sectors following extensive discussions across military and diplomatic channels. completion of Mudh-Nyoma airfield marks India’s proactive approach to maintaining reiness and strengning infrastructure along its contested borders.  

This airfield will join network of strategically placed airfields, ros, and installations in norrn frontier, offering both defensive and operational vantages. Mudh-Nyoma facility is anticipated to support swift troop and equipment movement, aiding in rapid response and reconnaissance capabilities.