MP DT Lepcha Raises Concerns Over Flight Cancellations

monsoon season, with visibility often dropping to 500 meters or less. However, he informed the House that the implementation of Required Navigation Performance (RNP) approach in January 2021 has reduced flight cancellations by 75%.

The Minister also revealed that a feasibility study for the installation of GAGAN-based navigation aids and Instrument Landing System (ILS) at Pakyong Airport has been conducted, but noted that the hilly terrain and space constraints pose significant challenges to their installation.

Lepcha's question and the Minister's response highlight the ongoing efforts to improve air connectivity to Sikkim, a key tourist destination in the Northeast.

Pakyong Airport: MP DT Lepcha Raises Concerns Over Flight Cancellations

New Delhi: Sikkim's Rajya Sabha MP, DT Lepcha, today raised concerns in Parliament over the frequent flight cancellations at Pakyong Airport, particularly during the monsoon season. In a question to the Ministry of Civil Aviation, Lepcha sought to know the measures being taken to improve the airport's operational capacity in low visibility conditions.

In response, Minister of State for Civil Aviation, Shri Murlidhar Mohol, acknowledged that the airport faces significant challenges during the