Air Force Station, Agra

Agra Air Force Station is one of the most important air bases of the Indian Air Force, located near the historic city of Agra. It serves as a major transport and operational base and plays a significant role in India’s strategic airlift capability and airborne training. The base operates large military transport aircraft such as the Boeing C-17 Globemaster III, Ilyushin Il-76, and other transport planes used for troop movement, cargo transport, and humanitarian missions. Because of its large airspace and suitable drop zones, Agra has become closely connected with airborne operations and parachute training in India. Parachute training associated with this base is mainly conducted by the Parachute Training School, where soldiers from the Indian Army, the Indian Air Force, and elite units like the Parachute Regiment (India) undergo specialized airborne training. The training begins with intensive ground instruction where trainees learn how to handle parachute equipment, how to exit an ai