Aviation Aircraft Fuel Supply at Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport

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Aviation Aircraft Fuel Supply at Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport

Extreme-Altitude Fuel Infrastructure

Specialized Storage System

  • Total Capacity: 16,800 KL (world’s highest commercial fuel farm at 3,256m AMSL)
    • Main Farm: 10,000 KL (4×2,500 KL vacuum-insulated tanks)
    • Winter Reserve: 5,000 KL (electrically-heated)
    • Emergency Stock: 1,800 KL (96-hour autonomy at -30°C)

Thin-Air Distribution Network

  • Pipeline System: 6.3km with 15% oxygen-depletion compensation
  • Material: 316Ti stainless steel (low-temperature grade)
  • Flow Rate: 1,600 L/min (35% reduction vs. sea-level)
  • Monitoring: 28 cryogenic-rated sensors
Aviation Aircraft Fuel Supply
Aviation Aircraft Fuel Supply

Why Aviation Aircraft Fuel Supply

At Kushok Bakula Rimpochee International Airport Matters

Extreme Cold Weather Protocols

Winter Operations 

  • Pre-Start Procedures:
    • 4-hour fuel pre-heating to +5°C
    • Additive injection (arctic-grade)
    • Nozzle anti-freeze treatment
  • Performance Limits:
    • Below -25°C: Reduced flow rates
    • Below -35°C: Emergency ops only

Summer Adaptations 

  • Dust Storm Preparations:
    • Triple filtration activation
    • Static dissipation checks
    • Tank vent protection

Our services address these pain points, providing 24/7 fuel supply solutions tailored to your operational needs.

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Aviation Aircraft Fuel Supply at Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport

Technical Specifications

Altitude-Specific Quality Control

  • On-Site Lab: DRDO-certified high-altitude facility
  • Testing Frequency:
    • Winter: Every 3,000 liters
    • Summer: Every 5,000 liters
  • Key Parameters:
    • Flash point: +40°C minimum
    • Viscosity: 6.5 mm²/s at -25°C
    • Water content: <5ppm (critical at altitude)

Performance Metrics

Parameter

Winter

Summer

Daily Uplift

450KL

750KL

Turnaround (A320)

38min

28min

Incident Rate

0.21

0.07

SAF & Alternative Fuel Solutions

Our Aviation Aircraft Fuel Supply at Kushok Bakula Rimpochee International Airport

      • JET A-1 Fuel: High-quality supply for cargo and passenger flights
      • AVGAS 100LL: Supporting flight training and private aviation
      • Emergency Support: 24/7 mobile refueling for diversions
        • Truck-to-Wing Refueling: Flexible operations for varied aircraft
        • Strategic Storage: Partnership with Oman Oil Company for supply security
        • Quality Assurance: DEF STAN 91-91 and OCAA compliance
      • Bulk Fuel Discounts: Leveraging our GCC-wide network
      • Transparent Pricing: No hidden fees with detailed reporting
      • Hedging Options: Protection against market volatility
  • SAF Readiness: Preparing for Omani biofuel integration
  • Emission Tracking: Tools for ESG compliance

Solar Initiatives: Piloting renewable energy for GSE

Transition to greener operations with:
Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) sourcing
Carbon offset program integration
Hybrid fuel advisory for reduced emissions

Why Choose Us

Benefits of Partnering at IXL

Reliable fuel services here are essential to maintaining SLL’s operational efficiency and supporting Kushok Bakula Rimpochee economic diversification goals.

24/7 Availability

Full support for cargo night flights

Rapid Turnarounds

30-minute refueling for most aircraft

Regulatory Expertise

OCAA and IATA compliance

Growth-Aligned

Scalable solutions for IXL expansion

 Strategic Border Operations

Military Coordination

  • IAF/Indian Army Priority Access: 60% fuel reserve
  • Shared Maintenance Protocols
  • Emergency Response: Integrated with 14 Corps

Security Measures

  • 24/7 ITBP Guard
  • Biometric Access Control
  • Tamper-Proof Seals
  • EMP-Hardened Systems

Future Developments 

Phase 1 

  • ₹1.8B cold-weather expansion
  • Solar-assisted heating
  • UAV pipeline monitoring

Phase 2

  • High-altitude SAF research
  • AI-powered weather adaptation
  • Digital twin implementation

Phase 3 

  • Hydrogen storage pilot
  • Autonomous cold-weather refuels
  • Smart inventory management

Technical Specifications

Performance Metrics

Parameter

Winter

Summer

Daily Uplift

450KL

750KL

Turnaround (A320)

38min

28min

Incident Rate

0.21

0.07

Altitude-Specific Quality Control

  • On-Site Lab: DRDO-certified high-altitude facility
  • Testing Frequency:
    • Winter: Every 3,000 liters
    • Summer: Every 5,000 liters
  • Key Parameters:
    • Flash point: +40°C minimum
    • Viscosity: 6.5 mm²/s at -25°C
    • Water content: <5ppm (critical at altitude)

Optimize Your Fuel Strategy Today

From routine refueling to crisis management, The Network Plan ensures your aircraft never faces downtime due to fuel shortages or inefficiencies.

Contact us for a free fuel audit or to discuss custom supply agreements!