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Indian Air Force (IAF) Air Show – Guwahati

Here’s a detailed overview of the IAF’s air show held in Guwahati, Assam — covering what the event was about, key highlights, timing, and its significance.

🗓 Event Details & Scope

The IAF held its first-ever full-scale air show in the Northeastern region, at Guwahati’s Lachit Ghat on the banks of the Brahmaputra River.

The show was organised as part of the IAF’s 93rd anniversary / Air Force Day celebrations.

Main display date: 9 November 2025, with other rehearsal/display sessions on 5, 6, 8 November.

Viewing hours: Approx 12:00 pm–2:00 pm official window.

✈️ What Was Featured

Over 75 aircraft and helicopters participated, flying in more than 25 formations.

Display included frontline fighter jets such as the Rafale, Sukhoi‑30 MKI, the indigenous Tejas, transport and refuelling aircraft including the C-17 Globemaster, IL-78 etc.

Aerobatic teams: the elite Suryakiran Aerobatic Team and the Sarang Helicopter Display Team performed signature stunts over the river.

📍 Significance & Strategic Message

The location — Guwahati and the Brahmaputra river-front — was chosen to emphasise the strategic importance of India’s Northeastern region, especially near the “Chicken’s Neck” corridor.

The theme of the show: “Infallible, Impervious and Precise” — reflecting the IAF’s focus on readiness, resilience, and operational capability.

Beyond the spectacle, the event had outreach goals: to inspire youth in the region, connect citizens with the armed forces, and showcase defence capabilities in a public setting.

🧐 What to Know If You Attend

Ideal vantage points along the river banks at Lachit Ghat or the north bank, etc. Local media suggest early arrival due to crowd volumes.

Expect traffic restrictions, big crowds, and security protocols, especially near key viewing zones.

Good photo opportunities: wide views of the formations over the river, smoke trails from aerobatic teams, and reflections on the water.

It’s free to view from public river banks; no special tickets are reported for the general public outside VIP zones.

✅ Final Thoughts

This air show in Guwahati marks a landmark event — the IAF bringing a full-scale aerial display to the Northeast for the first time. For aviation enthusiasts, local citizens, and defence watchers alike, it provided a vivid demonstration of aerial power, precision flying and public engagement. It also underscores the strategic message that the skies of the region are actively guarded and the forces are prepared.