The Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated the 100th airport of the country. Located 4,500 feet from sea level, the Pakyong Airport in Sikkim has been constructed at a cost of more than Rs 600 crore by Airports Authority of India. The airport is spread over 201 acres and is equipped with ATC tower-cum-fire station, two sophisticated CFT, one terminal building for passengers, high-intensity runway lights, parking for over 50 vehicles.
The first commercial flight from Pakyong would begin from October 4.
@EPC World Media