India, Oct. 3 -- Guwahati: Shillong's Umroi airport will extend its runway to accommodate wide-bodied aircraft by the end of the 2026-27 financial year, enhancing travel options for visitors.
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma said the Rs 500-crore project, which includes a 550-metre runway extension and terminal upgrades, will begin in October and is expected to be completed in 15 months.
He was speaking during a media round-table held as part of World Tourism Day celebrations in Shillong.
Umroi Airport, located about 30 km from the state capital, currently has limited direct flights to cities like Kolkata, Aizawl, Imphal, and Delhi.
Most visitors to Meghalaya still arrive via Guwahati Airport and travel by road for three hours...