Farkhor Air Base

Farkhor Air Base
Farkhor, Tajikistan
Farkhor Air Base is located in Tajikistan
Farkhor Air Base
Farkhor Air Base
Coordinates37°28′12″N 69°22′51″E / 37.4701°N 69.3809°E / 37.4701; 69.3809
TypeMilitary base
Site information
OwnerTajikistan Air Force
Controlled byIndian Air Force
Tajikistan Air Force
Site history
MaterialsAsphalt
Garrison information
OccupantsIndian Air Force
Tajikistan Air Force

Farkhor Air Base is a military air base located near the town of Farkhor in Tajikistan, 130 kilometres (81 mi) southeast of the capital Dushanbe.[1] It was planned to be operated by the Indian Air Force in collaboration with the Tajik Air Force.[2] Farkhor is India's first military base outside its territory.[1]

  1. ^ a b "Making the water boil in Afghanistan". The Hindu. 9 July 2008. Archived from the original on 12 July 2008. Retrieved 1 February 2012.
  2. ^ "India to station MiG-29 fighter-bombers at Tajikistan base". The Tribune. 22 April 2006. Retrieved 1 February 2012.