25-05-2025
Indian Air Force Day Celebrations Return To Hindon Airbase This Year After Op Sindoor's Success
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The return of the event to Hindon Airbase this year highlights its continued significance in the IAF's history and legacy.
The Indian Air Force (IAF) Day celebrations are set to return to the Hindon Airbase in Delhi-NCR, which served as the primary venue for the event until 2022.
Sources told CNN-News18 that this year's Air Force Day celebrations at the Hindon Airbase are expected to be grand, set against the backdrop of Operation Sindoor's success.
India launched successful precision strikes on terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir on May 7, in response to the terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam.
Observed annually on October 8th, the Air Force Day celebrations honour the bravery and dedication of the IAF personnel.
In recent years, the traditional Delhi-NCR-centric celebrations have been relocated to various cities across India to foster greater inclusivity and nationwide participation.
Since 2022, the event has been hosted in different locations including Chandigarh, Prayagraj in 2023, and Chennai in 2024, with the Indian Army and Navy also organising their respective events across the country.
Prior to this shift, Hindon Airbase in the Delhi region was the primary venue for these celebrations. The return of the event to Hindon this year highlights its continued significance in the IAF's history and legacy.
Hindon Airbase's Role In Op Sindoor
As the terminal operates within a military airbase, the move was taken as a precautionary measure, said officials aware of the development.
Currently, 16 flights operate from the terminal on various routes, with Air India Express serving as the primary airline, offering connections to major metros and several other cities.
First Published:
May 25, 2025, 08:49 IST
