🇮🇳 Pakyong Airport

Pakyong Airport (PYG/VEPY) is a public domestic airport serving Gangtok, Sikkim, India, operated by the Airports Authority of India,. It is not a private strip.

• Location: The airport is situated in Pakyong, approximately 31 km south of Gangtok, Sikkim, India, at an elevation of 4,646 feet (1,416 meters) above sea level,.
• Runway Information: It features a single concrete runway, 02/20, measuring 1,700 meters (5,577 feet) in length and 30 meters (98 feet) in width,,,.
• Historical Significance & Use: Inaugurated on September 24, 2018, it is the first greenfield airport in Northeast India and the only airport in Sikkim,. While it has seen periods of commercial flight operations under the UDAN Scheme, these have been frequently disrupted due to challenging weather conditions, visibility issues, and land acquisition disputes. The airport is also considered strategically important due to its proximity to the India-China border and has been used for military flight operations by the Indian Air Force. As of recent reports, there are currently no scheduled commercial flights in operation.

*Sources researched: aai.aero, en.wikipedia.org, skybrary.aero, universalweather.com, airportmap.de*