Satellite and aerial maps of INS Shikra with nearby locations
| Nearby locations | Km | Bearing | |
|---|---|---|---|
 Mumbai Harbour , Maharashtra | 2.2 | 046 | |
 Mazagon Dock Ltd , Maharashtra | 6.4 | 020 | |
| Mumbai , Maharashtra | 19.9 | 011 | VABB |
| Juhu , Maharashtra | 20.4 | 001 | VAJJ |
| nr Savane Beach , Maharashtra | 119.1 | 166 | |
| Nashik , Maharashtra | 175.7 | 040 | VAOZ |
INS Shikra |
1964 to present | ||
| 18° 54' 50'' N 72° 49' 45'' E | ||
| Colaba, Mumbai, Maharashtra | ||
| ICAO: | IATA: | |
| Elevation: 16 feet | ||
Originally a WWII ammunition depot on the Colaba peninsula of South Mumbai, the site became INS Kunjali after Independence. First helicopter activity was in 1964, before a hard standing was put in place. INAS 321 began its move here from 1980. This is the main west coast helicopter base for embarked flights, most of which are for ships based at nearby Mumbai. It was renamed INS Shikra in Jan 2009. 
List of units at INS Shikra |
| Years | Unit | |
|---|---|---|
| 1995- | INAS 330 | Sea King, |
| 1980- | INAS 321 | Chetak, |
List of aircraft and events at INS Shikra |
| Dates | Org/Type | Unit | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-aug-04 | Rescue | Bharatiya Nau Sena | MK42C | IN557 | |||
| 2018-may-18 | Bharatiya Nau Sena | MK42B | IN515 | ||||
