Shillong, Jan 15: The Shillong Airport expansion project is on track, despite some challenges, and is likely to complete by 2027, Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma said on Thursday.
“I do expect that by 2027 we will be able to complete and reach the target that we have planned,” Sangma said.
With the expansion, larger flights are expected to operate from February-March 2027.
Assuring that the project is on track, he said, “It is a very complicated issue which requires multiple levels of intervention and multiple stakeholders.”
Sangma highlighted a recent land issue flagged by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) concerning safety concerns, which the government is working to resolve.
“Another land issue that has come up again, which we are trying to resolve… Safety of the flight and safety of the people residing in that area is our priority,” he said.
The Chief Minister expressed confidence that the project would not be significantly delayed, with work expected to start soon.
“We don’t expect much delay in the work…once that part is done, then the construction will start, and while the construction happens, we will be working towards resolving the other pending issues,” Sangma said.
