Rahim Yar Khan Airbase.
The tension between India and Pakistan did not stop, but seems to be growing. Action has been continued on the border since Operation Sindoor. India is continuously retaliating. On the night of 9 and 10 May, Pakistan attacked India with drones and missiles, but India has completely thwarted all attacks. Amidst these attacks, another airbase of Pakistan has come up for discussion. Its name is Rahim Yar Khan Airbase. Rahim Yar Khan Airbase was also targeted by India and it has been blown away by attacking it. Some airbase structures have been damaged in this attack. Rahim Yar Khan Airbase is not an active military airport of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF), but this international airport due to which they have different importance internationally.
Rahim Yar Khan is an airbase international airport
Rahim Yar Khan Airbase is officially called Sheikh Zayed International Airport. Rahim Yaar Khan in Pakistan’s Punjab province is a major airport located in the city. This airbase is located about 4.6 km (2.9 mi) south-west from the city of Rahim Yar Khan. Its coordinates- 28 ° 23′2 ″ N, 70 ° 16′46 ″ E. This airport is used for civil aviation and is operated by the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA).
Special things related to Rahim Yar Khan Airbase
- Runway: The length is suitable for the operation of large aircraft such as 3,000 m and width 45 m, which Boeing 747.
- terminal building: Spread over an area of 28,000 sq ft, which features parking for 120 small and medium -sized vehicles.
- Security and Emergency Services: The fire extinguishing category 7 is deployed at the airport, including two vehicles with a capacity of 12,100 liters of water.
These blows happen from here
From here, regular domestic flights are operated by Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) and other airlines to Islamabad and Karachi. PCAA has conducted regular security exercises to deal with emergency situations at this airport. These exercises include Airport Security Force, Punjab Police, Army, Rangers, Rescue-1122, Health Department and other related agencies. Their purpose is to test the quality and effectiveness of coordination and communication between various agencies.
What is the history of Rahim Yar Khan Airbase
The history of Rahim Yar Khan Airbase holds an important place in the civil aviation sector of Pakistan. The airport was funded by the first President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, who considered it as his second motherland. Rahim Yar Khan Airbase is an important travel site for the royal families of the United Arab Emirates, who regularly travel through the Sheikh Zayed International Airport.
- 1966: Rahim Yar Khan Airbase was established.
- 1990: The new runway was built, making landing of aircraft like Boeing 737 possible.
- 1998: The new terminal building was inaugurated, which improves the facilities of the airport.
- 2003: The runway was upgraded to operate Boeing 747 aircraft.
- 2009: The airport received the status of international airport, and the first international flight operated for Abu Dhabi.
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