New Delhi: Indian Air Force IL-76MD achieves world highest altitude landing at Nyoma

The <b>Indian Air Force</b> achieved a historic milestone on <b>November 7</b> as its heavy-lift transport aircraft <b>IL-76MD</b> successfully landed at the Nyoma forward airbase situated at an altitude of <b>13,629 feet</b> close to the Line of Actual Control with China. The Russian transporter aircraft created this milestone, which reinforces India's strategic airlift capability and crew excellence. The <b>IAF</b> announced on X that this marks the highest-altitude landing ever achieved by the aircraft anywhere in the world. Officials stated that this successful operation demonstrates the advanced operational capabilities of the armed forces in high-altitude terrain, with the matter highlighting enhanced strategic readiness near the border regions.