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Airforce Station Purnea
Airbase in Purnea, Bihar / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Airforce Station Purnea (ICAO: VEPU) is located in Purnia in the state of Bihar, India. This is a base of Indian Air Force. This airport was built to ensure supplies[1] reach the Indian Army during the Sino-Indian War. This airbase is used as a backup in the region of North East Corridor.
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![]() Indian Air Force MI-17 V5 Medium Lift Helicopter on standby at Air Force Station Purnea | |||||||||||
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Airport type | Military | ||||||||||
Operator | Indian Air Force | ||||||||||
Location | Chunapur, Purnia | ||||||||||
Commander | LAC Smart | ||||||||||
Elevation AMSL | 39 m / 129 ft | ||||||||||
Coordinates | 25°45′35″N 087°24′36″E | ||||||||||
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