By Our Reporter
SHILLONG, Sep 29: Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Monday informed that the ongoing extension of the Shillong Airport at Umroi is expected to be completed by early 2027, enabling the landing of bigger aircraft.
“Once the work is done, larger commercial flights will operate from the airport. Airlines such as IndiGo, SpiceJet, Air India and others will run Airbus 320 aircraft directly from different metros to Shillong,” Sangma said.
The chief minister added that the start of direct flights from Umroi Airport to major cities will be a major game changer for the state’s tourism sector.
As part of the project, the runway will be extended by 571 meters, while the apron and bays will be strengthened to accommodate Airbus A320 and other larger aircraft.
The terminal building, which currently measures about 5,000 sq. meters, will also be expanded to 10,500 sq. meters, further enhancing the airport’s capacity.
