List of Indian Air Force Headquarters and Training Institutes

List of Indian Air Force Command Headquarters and Training Institutes: The Indian Air Force operates through several command headquarters, each led by senior Air Force officers responsible for coordinating operations nationwide. These command headquarters play a vital role in ensuring effective communication and collaboration among Air Force units across the country. The Indian Air Force emphasizes training for all its personnel, including officers and other ranks, tailored to their specific requirements and aptitude levels. Training is conducted at various specialized academies to equip personnel with the necessary skills and knowledge for their respective roles within the Air Force.

The Chief is an Air Chief Marshal ranked “Chief of the Air Staff”. Its headquarters is in New Delhi. The Air Force is organized into seven commands (five operational and two functional commands).

Command	Headquarters
Eastern Air Command	Shillong
South-Western Air Command	Gandhinagar
Southern Air Command	Thiruvananthapuram
Western Air Command	New Delhi
Central Air Command	Allahabad
Maintenance Command	Nagpur
Training Command	Bangalore

Here is the list of Indian Air Force Training Institutes where Air Warriors are trained for Air Warfare tactics.

Training Institute	Place
Air Force School	Sambra (Belgaum)
Flying Instructors’ School	Tambaram
Helicopter Training School	Avadi
College of Air Warfare	Secunderabad
Air Force Administrative College	Coimbatore
Air Force Academy	Hyderabad
Air Force Technical College	Jalahalli (Bangalore)
Elementary Flying School	Bidar (Karnataka)
Paratroopers Training School	Agra
Institute of Aviation Medicine	Bangalore