Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma inspects Emergency Landing Facility at Moran

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DIBRUGARH: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday visited Jatiyani village in Moran to inspect the Emergency Landing Facility (ELF) being constructed on National Highway 2 (NH-2). Soon, fighter jets like Rafale, MIG, Tejas, Hercules, and AN-32 will be able to land on the highway stretch in Moran, Dibrugarh district.

This marked a significant milestone, as combat aircraft and helicopters of the Indian Air Force would be able to land and take off on this road in Upper Assam’s Moran region.

The Chief Minister inspected the ELF being developed between Polo Club in Khatkhati and Tiloijan on the under-construction 11-km four-lane stretch of NH-2. The 4.2-km portion between Polo Club and Rassipathar is being built with advanced specifications for emergency landing operations.

In times of war or natural calamities, this road can be quickly transformed into a makeshift airstrip for the Indian Air Force. Built on a 4.2-km section of the total 11-km highway, the ELF is being constructed with modern features to facilitate both takeoff and landing of aircraft. The project is a joint initiative of the National Highway Authority and the Indian Air Force’s airfield construction division. To ensure safety during operations, temporary fencing has been installed to prevent human or animal intrusion during takeoff and landing. An Air Traffic Control (ATC) tower has also been built as part of the facility.

The road will only be used for aircraft operations during emergency situations. Under normal conditions, it will remain open for regular public transport. The 11-km four-lane stretch from Moran town to Tiloijan has already been opened for public traffic since April 1. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to formally inaugurate the road soon.

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