Naval Air Station (NAS) Shibpur was commissioned as INS Kohassa on 24 Jan 19. INS Kohassa has been named after a White-Bellied Sea Eagle, which is a large bird of prey, endemic to Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
NAS Shibpur was established in 2001 as a Forward Operating Air Base (FOAB) for enhanced surveillance in North Andaman.
The close proximity of Coco Islands (Myanmar) and wide expanse of Indian Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) makes the base a very vital asset.
The Air Station presently operates Short Range Maritime Reconnaissance (SRMR) aircraft and helicopters.
The runway extension to 10,000 ft is also planned in the near future to facilitate operations of wide-bodied aircraft.
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