INS Jatayu 
Satellite and aerial maps of Minicoy with nearby locations
| Nearby locations | Km | Bearing | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minicoy helipad , Lakshadweep Group | 3.5 | 258 | |
| Hanimaadhoo , Hanimaadhoo Island | 171.0 | 175 | VRMH |
| Kavaratti , Lakshadweep Group | 256.0 | 349 | |
 INS Dweeprakshak , Lakshadweep Group | 258.9 | 349 | |
| Agatti , Lakshadweep Group | 298.7 | 341 | VOAT |
| Dharavandhoo , Baa Atoll | 347.4 | 178 | VRMD |
Minicoy |
2024 to present | ||
| 8° 16' 47.5'' N 73° 3' 12'' E | ||
| Fallessery, Minicoy, Lakshadweep Group | ||
| ICAO: | IATA: | Local: INMCI |
| Elevation: 10 feet | ||
The small base, commissioned on 6 Mar 2024, is close to the strategically important 9 degree Channel through the Indian Ocean, linking the Mediterranean and Red Seas with the Strait of Malaccca and routes to the South China Sea. 
