British fighter jet makes emergency landing in Thiruvananthapuram

The emergency landing at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport was reportedly due to low fuel and rough sea conditions, airport officials.

Updated on: Jun 15, 2025, 14:09:10 IST

By Vishnu Varma

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A British fighter jet made an emergency landing at the Thiruvananthapuram International Airport in Kerala on Saturday night, reportedly due to low fuel and rough sea conditions, airport officials aware of the development said on Sunday.

The British F-35 fighter jet made an emergency landing on Saturday night. (REUTERS)

The F-35 jet had reportedly taken off from a British aircraft carrier around 100 nautical miles from the Indian coast. It sought permission from the airport authorities and landed safely around 9:30 pm on Saturday, an airport official said, requesting anonymity.

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The airport authorities declared an emergency to ensure a safe landing for the jet. “The jet is currently at the airport and the re-fuelling has been completed. It will be allowed to depart after requisite permission from the Indian authorities,” the official said.

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Thiruvananthapuram is one of the four international airports in Kerala.

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Vishnu Varma is Assistant Editor and reports from Kerala for the Hindustan Times. He has 10 years of experience writing for print and digital platforms and has worked at The New York Times, NDTV and The Indian Express in the past. He specialises in longform reportage at the intersections of politics, crime, social commentary and environment.Read More

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