[Praxeologue]

Takeoff? It had to land first.

5,900 feet is fine for a landing, but at that point they can't use the plane, since it cannot take off for any purpose, including terrorism. Konarak has a 12,500 foot runway, 250km to the east, further from the U.S. military radar in the Gulf of Oman.

[SunkenCiv]

Thanks!