Sikkim’s first airport, and India’s 100th, the Pakyong Airport was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday, 24 September.

The airport has been built at a height of 4,500 feet in inhospitable terrain and is being hailed as an engineering wonder.

The airport is located 30km from Sikkim’s capital, Gangtok. It puts the North-Eastern state on the aviation radar, improving connectivity.

After the programme in Jharkhand I will leave for Sikkim.



In Sikkim, I will be inaugurating the Pakyong Airport tomorrow, which will improve connectivity and benefit the people of Sikkim.



— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 23, 2018

Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached Sikkim on Sunday, 23 September, a senior official has said.

PM @narendramodi inaugurates #PakyongAirport , which brings the State of #Sikkim on #India’s aviation map. The airport will provide a big boost to connectivity in the Himalayan State, and also give a fillip to tourism. pic.twitter.com/N49HYSYpTO — PIB India (@PIB_India) September 24, 2018

The official Twitter account of the Prime Minister’s Office tweeted some pictures of the new airport.

Glimpses from the Pakyong Airport in Sikkim, which PM @narendramodi will inaugurate tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/h1VD8Khj6g — PMO India (@PMOIndia) September 23, 2018

“Incredible India,” Say Netizens

Netizens have also been tweeting breathtaking photos of the beautiful airport. Check it out!

Delighted that despite many engineering challenges d #PakyongAirport in d State of #Sikkim has been successfully completed & will be dedicated to d People of #india by @narendramodi ji today.Well done @AAI_Official & congrats 2d many supporting organisations that made it possible pic.twitter.com/miO4uHgDrF — Bharat Wakhlu (@Dilleye) September 24, 2018

Pakyong Airport in East Sikkim View On 2 Days Before of Inauguration By Prime Minister of India @narendramodi on 24th September. @pawanchamling5 @PMOIndia#Pakyongairport #pakyong (Via: VOS) pic.twitter.com/R6HhXaN8Yq — The Sikkim Tribune (@TheSikkimTribun) September 22, 2018

#Pakyong Airport in East Sikkim is all set to be inaugurated on 23rd. Beauty, isn’t it ? pic.twitter.com/JQ7wnERxM3 — Parveen Kaswan, IFS (@ParveenKaswan) September 21, 2018

#Pakyong Airport is so serene & beautiful, nestled between the mountains.. Cant wait to visit #Sikkim again! pic.twitter.com/Eo2paHnBv6 — Yagyaseni (@desi_brat) September 20, 2018

Some Glimpses Of Pakyong Airport In Sikkim Which PM Modi Will Inaugrate Tomorrow. First flight Will start From 4th October between #Pakyong and #Kolkata pic.twitter.com/NoJzYbpP3D — Arun Sharma (@ArunSharmaLive) September 23, 2018

India's 100th airport and the first airport of Sikkim. #PakyongAirport It's an engineering Marvel. pic.twitter.com/UQlcxKCAac — Saptak Mondal (@saptak__mondal) September 23, 2018

The commercial operation of flights will commence from the airport in the first week of October, Chief Secretary AK Srivastava said.

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