This airport is set in the Himalayn mountains at the height of 1,400 metres, and marks an outstaning landmark for aviation and travel in India. India’s Prime Minister stated during the opening ceremony on Monday that this facility makes the 100th operational airports in India. The runway is 1.7kilometre long and 30 metres wide built on 80.38 embankments and is surrounded by deep valleys. The new Pakyong Airport is only 30 kilometers south of Gangtok. According to Modi, “Once the airport becomes operational, the number of tourists is going to go up.

Source: The Guardian September 30, 2018 12:45 UTC