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Shillong Airport Expansion Underway, Defence Approval Expected Soon

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News18•24-02-2026, 18:30

Shillong Airport Expansion Underway, Defence Approval Expected Soon

•Shillong Airport to expand for larger aircraft, land acquisition complete.
•Deputy CM S Dhar announced defence approvals are anticipated by next month.
•Runway extension from 1,829 meters to 2,400 meters planned with AAI.
•Expansion requires 22 acres; private land acquired, MoD land exchange MoU by March 2026.
•Project aims to boost tourism and investment in Meghalaya with narrow-body aircraft operations.

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