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In Pictures: All You Need To Know About Sikkim’s First Airport To Be Inaugurated By PM Modi Today

Swarajya StaffSep 24, 2018, 12:15 PM | Updated 12:15 PM IST


Sikkim’s newly-constructed airport, the Himalayan state’s first, will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi today. The airport, which is located nearly 60 km from the border with China, obtained the license required for operations in May this year. It is 30 km away from capital Gangtok.


The runway of the airport. (Airports Authority of India)


The runway and the terminal building at night. (Airports Authority of India)


The hanger area of the airport. (Airports Authority of India)


A part of the terminal building of the airport. (Airports Authority of India)


The entrance of the terminal building. (Airports Authority of India)

After inaugurating the airport, the hundredth operational one in India, Modi will address a public meeting in the town of Pakyong.


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