Civil Aviation MoS assures full support to expedite resumption of Pakyong Airport

GANGTOK, : A high-level meeting chaired by Murlidhar Mohol, Minister of State for Civil Aviation, was held on Tuesday at Udaan Bhawan, New Delhi, to deliberate on the resumption of flights at Pakyong Airport, Sikkim. The meeting was convened at the request of Indra Hang Subba, Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha) from Sikkim, a press release informs.

Senior officials from the Ministry of Civil Aviation and representatives from SpiceJet, IndiGo, and Alliance Air participated in the discussions.

Balasaheb Pote, Airport Director (APD) of Pakyong Airport, made a detailed presentation on the current operational status of the airport, recent developments, and future plans for improving facilities and ensuring long-term flight operations.

The Lok Sabha MP stressed the strategic importance of Pakyong Airport in improving connectivity for Sikkim and the surrounding region. He highlighted the difficulties faced by residents, tourists, and businesses due to the suspension of flights, which has hindered travel, tourism, and economic activity.

The meeting explored solutions to operational and technical challenges, including weather conditions, deployment of suitable aircraft, and flight scheduling to ensure greater reliability.

MoS Mohol assured full support from the Ministry in coordinating with airlines and relevant authorities to expedite the restoration of air services. Airline representatives expressed readiness to collaborate in ensuring sustainable flight operations from Pakyong.

Indra Hang expressed gratitude to the MoS, Ministry officials, and airline representatives for their commitment to restoring this critical air link for Sikkim, the release mentions.