Rafale to Sukhoi; Ganga Expressway becomes country’s 1st to get night landing strip for IAF aircraft

May 03, 2025

Shahjahanpur (Uttar Pradesh), May 02, 2025 (ANI): IAF fighter jets executed low fly-pasts over Ganga Expressway in Uttar Pradesh’s Shahjahanpur on May 02. Ganga Expressway became country’s first expressway to get night landing strip for IAF fighter jets and transport aircraft. Its unique capability to support night landings makes it critical asset for IAF’s round-the-clock operational readiness. First-of-its-kind event featured advanced fighter jets like Rafale, Jaguar, Mirage-2000, SU-30 MKI, and MiG-29, with alongside transport aircraft such as the C-130J Super Hercules and AN-32, and the versatile MI-17 V5 helicopter. Around 250 CCTV cameras have been installed along strip to ensure airtight security. IAF personnel working closely with the UP Expressways Industrial Development Authority to manage operations.