Thanjavur Air Force Station
Thanjavur Air Force Station | |||||||||||
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| Summary | |||||||||||
| Airport type | Military | ||||||||||
| Owner | Indian Air Force | ||||||||||
| Operator | Southern Air Command | ||||||||||
| Serves | Thanjavur | ||||||||||
| Location | Pilaiyarpatti, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India | ||||||||||
| Built | 1940 | ||||||||||
| Elevation AMSL | 253 ft / 77 m | ||||||||||
| Coordinates | 10°43′20″N 079°06′05″E / 10.72222°N 79.10139°E | ||||||||||
| Website | Official website | ||||||||||
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Source: DAFIF | |||||||||||
Thanjavur Air Force Station (IATA: TJV, ICAO: VOTJ) is an Indian Air Force base serving the city of Thanjavur in Tamil Nadu, India. It is located 12 km (7.5 mi) south-west of the city in Pilaiyarpatti and near the village of Ravusapatti. The air force base was expected to start functioning by 2012. However, the schedule was delayed, and the air force base was inaugurated on 27 May 2013 by the then Minister of Defence, A. K. Antony.