Arunachal's Hollongi greenfield airport worth Rs 645 cr to be operational from August 15
20 Jul 2022 15:35:04
Itanagar, July 20: The Hollongi greenfield airport near Arunachal Pradesh capital Itanagar, is all set to be operational from August 15, with the first flight test landing conducted by the Airports Authority of India, informed a minister.
“AAI first flight test landing done at Hollongi Greenfield Airport today. As promised, we have completed the Hollongi Airport before time frame. It will be commissioned on 15th August 2022 and will be available for passengers," Nalo tweeted.
"Arunachal Pradesh Soaring High! A proud moment for us all as we cross yet another milestone in our efforts to operationalise Hollongi Greenfield Airport with first flight test landing by AAI. Grateful to Hon PM Shri @narendramodi Ji and Hon Minister @JM_Scindia Ji. Kudos team," CM Pema Khandu said.
The airport will be the first in the state with a runway of 2,300 metres, suitable for the landing and take-off of Boeing 747 - one of the largest passenger aircraft.
With an area of 4,100 sqm, it would be equipped with all modern facilities for passengers.The terminal will be an energy-efficient building with a rainwater harvesting system and sustainable landscape.
The B-350 (King Air) aircraft of the AAI landed at the airport at 9.20 am. State Civil Aviation Minister Nakap Nalo said the pilots, after the test landing, appreciated the runway and other infrastructure at the airport.
Hollongi is 15 km from Itanagar. At present, there is no airport in the vicinity of the state capital, the closest one being Lilabari Airport in Assam’s North Lakhimpur district, at a distance of 80 km from here.
“AAI first flight test landing done at Hollongi Greenfield Airport today. As promised, we have completed the Hollongi Airport before time frame. It will be commissioned on 15th August 2022 and will be available for passengers," Nalo tweeted.
Developed by AAI at an estimated cost of Rs 645 crore, Hollongi airport can accommodate 200 passengers during peak hours. It has 8 check-in counters.
The airport will be the first in the state with a runway of 2,300 metres, suitable for the landing and take-off of Boeing 747 - one of the largest passenger aircraft.
With an area of 4,100 sqm, it would be equipped with all modern facilities for passengers.The terminal will be an energy-efficient building with a rainwater harvesting system and sustainable landscape.