PM Modi inaugurates the Northeast's first Emergency Landing Facility at Moran, Dibrugarh, landing aboard an IAF C-130J
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the first Emergency Landing Facility (ELF) of the Northeast on the Moran Bypass in Dibrugarh district, Assam, on 14 February 2026, landing on it aboard an Indian Air Force C-130J aircraft.
Summary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the first Emergency Landing Facility (ELF) of the Northeast on the Moran Bypass in Dibrugarh district, Assam, on 14 February 2026, landing on it aboard an Indian Air Force C-130J aircraft that took off from Chabua airfield. The ELF is a 4.2-km reinforced stretch of national highway built at about ₹100 crore in coordination with the IAF, so that military and civil aircraft can land and take off during emergencies. It can handle fighter aircraft of up to 40 tonnes and transport aircraft with a maximum take-off weight of 74 tonnes. The PM said the facility is of great importance from a strategic point of view and during natural disasters.
Key facts
- Date and place
- 14 February 2026, Moran Bypass, Dibrugarh district, Assam
- Significance
- First Emergency Landing Facility in the Northeast
- Length and cost
- 4.2-km reinforced highway stretch; about ₹100 crore
- PM's aircraft
- IAF C-130J, flown in from Chabua airfield
- Capacity
- Fighters up to 40 tonnes; transport aircraft up to 74 tonnes MTOW
- Use
- Dual-use: military and civil, strategic and disaster response
Practice MCQs 5 questions
Where is the Northeast's first Emergency Landing Facility, inaugurated by PM Modi on 14 February 2026, located?
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Correct answer: B — Moran Bypass, Dibrugarh, Assam
The ELF is on the Moran Bypass in Assam's Dibrugarh district. The PM flew to it from Chabua airfield.
Aboard which aircraft did PM Modi land on the Moran Emergency Landing Facility on 14 February 2026?
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Correct answer: D — C-130J Super Hercules
The PM landed aboard an IAF C-130J Super Hercules that took off from Chabua airfield.
What is the length of the Emergency Landing Facility on the Moran Bypass in Assam?
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Correct answer: C — 4.2 km
The ELF is a 4.2-km reinforced stretch built at about ₹100 crore.
Consider the following statements about the Moran Emergency Landing Facility: 1. It was built at a cost of about ₹100 crore. 2. It is designed only for military aircraft and cannot be used by civil aircraft. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. The ELF was designed in coordination with the IAF for both military and civil aircraft to operate during emergencies.
What is the maximum weight of fighter aircraft that the Moran Emergency Landing Facility can handle?
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Correct answer: C — 40 tonnes
It can handle fighters of up to 40 tonnes; 74 tonnes is the maximum take-off weight for transport aircraft.