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{{Short description|Airport of Meghalaya}} | {{Short description|Airport of Meghalaya}} | ||
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{{Infobox airport | {{Infobox airport | ||
| name | | name = Shillong Airport | ||
| image | | image = Shillong Airport terminal building 4.jpg | ||
| image-width | | image-width = 300 px | ||
| IATA | | IATA = SHL | ||
| ICAO | | ICAO = VEBI | ||
| pushpin_map | | pushpin_map = India Meghalaya#India | ||
| pushpin_map_caption | | pushpin_map_caption = Location of Airport in Meghalaya | ||
| pushpin_label | | pushpin_label = '''SHL''' | ||
| pushpin_label_position = left | | pushpin_label_position = left | ||
| metric-elev | | metric-elev = y | ||
| metric-rwy | | metric-rwy = y | ||
| type | | type = Public | ||
| operator | | operator = [[Airports Authority of India]] | ||
| city-served | | city-served = [[Shillong, Meghalaya]], India | ||
| location | | location = [[Umroi Assembly constituency|Umroi]] | ||
| elevation-m | | elevation-m = 887 | ||
| elevation-f | | elevation-f = 2,910 | ||
| coordinates | | coordinates = {{coord|25|42|13|N|091|58|43|E|type:airport|display=inline,title}} | ||
| hub | | hub = [[IndiGo]] | ||
| website | | website = [https://www.aai.aero/en/airports/shillong Shillong Airport] | ||
| r1-number | | r1-number = 04/22 | ||
| r1-length-m | | r1-length-m = 1,829 | ||
| r1-length-f | | r1-length-f = 6,000 | ||
| r1-surface | | r1-surface = [[Concrete]] | ||
| stat1-header = Passengers<br /><br />Aircraft movement<br /><br />Cargo tonnage | |||
| stat1-data = 62,824 ({{increase}} 9%)<br /><br />1,816 ({{increase}} 8%)<br /><br />— | |||
| stat-year = April 2021 - March 2022 | |||
| footnotes = Source: [[Airport Authority of India|AAI]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Annexure III - Passenger Data|url=https://www.aai.aero/sites/default/files/traffic-news/Mar2k22Annex3.pdf|website=www.aai.aero|access-date=9 July 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Annexure II - Aircraft Movement Data|url=https://www.aai.aero/sites/default/files/traffic-news/Mar2k22Annex2.pdf|website=www.aai.aero|access-date=9 July 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Annexure IV - Freight Movement Data|url=https://www.aai.aero/sites/default/files/traffic-news/Mar2k22Annex4.pdf|website=www.aai.aero|access-date=9 July 2022}}</ref> | |||
}} | }} | ||
'''Shillong Airport''' | '''Shillong Airport''' {{airport codes|SHL|VEBI}} is a [[domestic airport]] serving [[Shillong]], the capital of [[Meghalaya]], [[India]]. It is located at [[Umroi Assembly constituency|Umroi]], situated {{convert|30|km|abbr=on}} from the city centre. | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
The airport was constructed in the mid-1960s and became operational in the mid-1970s. Land measuring 224.16 acres was acquired for expansion of the airport in 2009. The work commenced in June 2009 and was completed in May 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pib.nic.in/newsite/erelease.aspx?relid=95836 |title=Expansion of Air Connectivity in North-East |publisher=Pib.nic.in |access-date=2017-03-29}}</ref> The new terminal building, built at a cost of Rs. 30 crore, was inaugurated in June 2011.<ref>{{cite news|title=Shillong airport's new terminal to open on Saturday |url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/news-by-industry/transportation/airlines-/-aviation/shillong-airports-new-terminal-to-open-on-saturday/articleshow/8948403.cms |publisher=[[The Economic Times]] |date= 22 June 2011 |access-date=17 February | The airport was constructed in the mid-1960s and became operational in the mid-1970s. Land measuring 224.16 acres was acquired for expansion of the airport in 2009. The work commenced in June 2009 and was completed in May 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pib.nic.in/newsite/erelease.aspx?relid=95836 |title=Expansion of Air Connectivity in North-East |publisher=Pib.nic.in |access-date=2017-03-29}}</ref> The new terminal building, built at a cost of Rs. 30 crore, was inaugurated in June 2011.<ref>{{cite news|title=Shillong airport's new terminal to open on Saturday |url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/news-by-industry/transportation/airlines-/-aviation/shillong-airports-new-terminal-to-open-on-saturday/articleshow/8948403.cms |publisher=[[The Economic Times]] |date= 22 June 2011 |access-date=17 February 2022}}</ref> | ||
In 2015, the Airports Authority of India (AAI) was allotted land for the further expansion of the airport.<ref>{{cite news|title=Land handed over to AAI for Umroi Airport expansion work |url=http://www.theshillongtimes.com/2015/01/08/land-handed-over-to-aai-for-umroi-airport-expansion-work |publisher=[[The Shillong Times]] |date=8 January 2015|access-date=7 March 2014 }}</ref> | In 2015, the Airports Authority of India (AAI) was allotted land for the further expansion of the airport.<ref>{{cite news|title=Land handed over to AAI for Umroi Airport expansion work |url=http://www.theshillongtimes.com/2015/01/08/land-handed-over-to-aai-for-umroi-airport-expansion-work |publisher=[[The Shillong Times]] |date=8 January 2015|access-date=7 March 2014 }}</ref> | ||
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The present 6,000 ft runway was planned to be extended to about 8,000 feet to facilitate operation of narrow body jet aircraft like [[Boeing 737]] and [[Airbus A320]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Defence ministry refuses to give land for Shillong airport|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-defence-ministry-refuses-to-give-land-for-shillong-airport-1508278 |work=[[Daily News & Analysis]] |date=15 February 2011|access-date=7 March 2014 }}</ref> | The present 6,000 ft runway was planned to be extended to about 8,000 feet to facilitate operation of narrow body jet aircraft like [[Boeing 737]] and [[Airbus A320]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Defence ministry refuses to give land for Shillong airport|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-defence-ministry-refuses-to-give-land-for-shillong-airport-1508278 |work=[[Daily News & Analysis]] |date=15 February 2011|access-date=7 March 2014 }}</ref> | ||
However, this would require the cutting of clusters of hillocks that would come in the way of approaching aircraft after the runway was extended. The cost of this obstacle removal was {{INR}} 8,000 Crores.<ref>{{cite news|title=IGive list of hurdles that impede Boeing jet landing in Shillong: HC to DGCA |url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/hc-asks-dgca-to-submit-list-of-obstacles-that-impede-boeing-aircraft-landing-at-shillong-119070300538_1.html |publisher=[[Business Standard]] |date= 3 July 2019|access-date= 6 October 2019 }}</ref> | However, this would require the cutting of clusters of hillocks that would come in the way of approaching aircraft after the runway was extended. The cost of this obstacle removal was {{INR}} 8,000 Crores.<ref>{{cite news|title=IGive list of hurdles that impede Boeing jet landing in Shillong: HC to DGCA |url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/hc-asks-dgca-to-submit-list-of-obstacles-that-impede-boeing-aircraft-landing-at-shillong-119070300538_1.html |publisher=[[Business Standard]] |date= 3 July 2019|access-date= 6 October 2019 }}</ref> | ||
The Meghalaya Chief minister stated that it would be difficult to go ahead with expansion of the airport at that cost.<ref>{{cite news|title=IFinancial probs deter expansion of Shillong airport |url=https://thenortheasttoday.com/financial-probs-deter-expansion-of-shillong-airport/ |publisher= | The Meghalaya Chief minister stated that it would be difficult to go ahead with expansion of the airport at that cost.<ref>{{cite news|title=IFinancial probs deter expansion of Shillong airport |url=https://thenortheasttoday.com/financial-probs-deter-expansion-of-shillong-airport/ |publisher= The Northeast Today |date= 20 July 2019|access-date= 6 October 2019 }}</ref> | ||
==Airlines and destinations== | ==Airlines and destinations== | ||
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|[[Alliance Air (India)|Alliance Air]]|[[Aizawl Airport|Aizawl]], [[Dimapur Airport|Dimapur]], [[ | |[[Alliance Air (India)|Alliance Air]]|[[Aizawl Airport|Aizawl]], [[Dimapur Airport|Dimapur]], [[Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport|Guwahati]], [[Lilabari Airport|Lilabari]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Three new flights connecting Assam, Arunachal, Meghalaya, Manipur, Mizoram launched; check schedule|url=https://www.msn.com/en-in/news/other/three-new-flights-connecting-assam-arunachal-meghalaya-manipur-mizoram-launched-check-schedule/ar-AA13xvZQ|work=Times Now|date=30 October 2022|access-date=30 October 2022|language=en}}</ref> | ||
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|[[IndiGo]]| [[Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport|Agartala]], [[Dibrugarh Airport|Dibrugarh]],<ref name="IndiGo New Flights">{{cite web|url=https://www.goindigo.in/information/new-flights.html?linkNav=new-flights_header|title=IndiGo New Flights Information|work=IndiGo|accessdate=15 October 2021}}</ref> [[Imphal Airport|Imphal]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/three-new-flights-to-raipur-shillong/articleshow/69349771.cms|title=Three new flights to Raipur, Shillong from Kolkata | Kolkata News|website=The Times of India}}</ref> [[Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport|Kolkata]], [[Silchar Airport|Silchar]] | |[[IndiGo]]| [[Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport|Agartala]], [[Dibrugarh Airport|Dibrugarh]],<ref name="IndiGo New Flights">{{cite web|url=https://www.goindigo.in/information/new-flights.html?linkNav=new-flights_header|title=IndiGo New Flights Information|work=IndiGo|accessdate=15 October 2021}}</ref> [[Imphal Airport|Imphal]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/three-new-flights-to-raipur-shillong/articleshow/69349771.cms|title=Three new flights to Raipur, Shillong from Kolkata | Kolkata News|website=The Times of India}}</ref> [[Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport|Kolkata]], [[Silchar Airport|Silchar]] | ||
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| Airport type | Public | ||||||||||
| Operator | Airports Authority of India | ||||||||||
| Serves | Shillong, Meghalaya, India | ||||||||||
| Location | Umroi | ||||||||||
| Hub for | IndiGo | ||||||||||
| Elevation AMSL | 887 m / 2,910 ft | ||||||||||
| Coordinates | 25°42′13″N 091°58′43″E / 25.70361°N 91.97861°E | ||||||||||
| Website | Shillong Airport | ||||||||||
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Shillong Airport (IATA: SHL, ICAO: VEBI) is a domestic airport serving Shillong, the capital of Meghalaya, India. It is located at Umroi, situated 30 km (19 mi) from the city centre.
History[edit | edit source]
The airport was constructed in the mid-1960s and became operational in the mid-1970s. Land measuring 224.16 acres was acquired for expansion of the airport in 2009. The work commenced in June 2009 and was completed in May 2010.[4] The new terminal building, built at a cost of Rs. 30 crore, was inaugurated in June 2011.[5]
In 2015, the Airports Authority of India (AAI) was allotted land for the further expansion of the airport.[6] In 2017, AAI upgraded infrastructure at Shillong, with the installation of an Instrument landing system (ILS), construction of two refuelling facilities, extension of runway and removal of flight-path obstructions.[7] The airport received its Category 3C license from the Indian DGCA in June 2019, allowing operations of Q400/ ATR 72 aircraft.[8] IndiGo began operations using an ATR-72 from Shillong on 20 July 2019 under the UDAN scheme with a daily flight from Kolkata airport.[9]
The present 6,000 ft runway was planned to be extended to about 8,000 feet to facilitate operation of narrow body jet aircraft like Boeing 737 and Airbus A320.[10] However, this would require the cutting of clusters of hillocks that would come in the way of approaching aircraft after the runway was extended. The cost of this obstacle removal was ₹ 8,000 Crores.[11] The Meghalaya Chief minister stated that it would be difficult to go ahead with expansion of the airport at that cost.[12]
Airlines and destinations[edit | edit source]
| Airlines | Destinations |
|---|---|
| Alliance Air | Aizawl, Dimapur, Guwahati, Lilabari[13] |
| IndiGo | Agartala, Dibrugarh,[14] Imphal,[15] Kolkata, Silchar |
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Annexure III - Passenger Data" (PDF). www.aai.aero. Retrieved 9 July 2022.
- ↑ "Annexure II - Aircraft Movement Data" (PDF). www.aai.aero. Retrieved 9 July 2022.
- ↑ "Annexure IV - Freight Movement Data" (PDF). www.aai.aero. Retrieved 9 July 2022.
- ↑ "Expansion of Air Connectivity in North-East". Pib.nic.in. Retrieved 29 March 2017.
- ↑ "Shillong airport's new terminal to open on Saturday". The Economic Times. 22 June 2011. Retrieved 17 February 2022.
- ↑ "Land handed over to AAI for Umroi Airport expansion work". The Shillong Times. 8 January 2015. Retrieved 7 March 2014.
- ↑ "India's Shillong airport to be north eastern hub". Ch-aviation. 16 September 2017. Retrieved 6 October 2019.
- ↑ "Umroi Airport gets nod to install advanced ILS". Shillong Times. 18 June 2019. Retrieved 6 October 2019.
- ↑ "IndiGo service begins at Shillong". The Assam Tribune. 20 July 2019. Retrieved 6 October 2019.
- ↑ "Defence ministry refuses to give land for Shillong airport". Daily News & Analysis. 15 February 2011. Retrieved 7 March 2014.
- ↑ "IGive list of hurdles that impede Boeing jet landing in Shillong: HC to DGCA". Business Standard. 3 July 2019. Retrieved 6 October 2019.
- ↑ "IFinancial probs deter expansion of Shillong airport". The Northeast Today. 20 July 2019. Retrieved 6 October 2019.
- ↑ "Three new flights connecting Assam, Arunachal, Meghalaya, Manipur, Mizoram launched; check schedule". Times Now. 30 October 2022. Retrieved 30 October 2022.
- ↑ "IndiGo New Flights Information". IndiGo. Retrieved 15 October 2021.
- ↑ "Three new flights to Raipur, Shillong from Kolkata | Kolkata News". The Times of India.
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