Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated the first greenfield airport in Arunachal Pradesh named as the Donyi Polo Airport

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The name of the 16th airport of the northeastern region reflects the age-old reverence of the local people towards the Sun (Donyi) and Moon (Polo)

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With the inauguration of Donyi Polo Airport that has been built at a cost of over Rs. 640 crore, all states of the Northeast will now be connected by air

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The most attractive feature of this greenfield airport in Hollongi is the Hornbill Gate made of bamboo and cane

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The gate has been designed by Arunachali architect Aroty Panyang from East Siang district

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Built in an area of over 690 acres, the Donyi Polo Airport has eight check-in counters and can accommodate 200 passengers during peak hours

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The 2300 metres runway is suitable for operating large, wide-bodied aircraft like Boeing 747 and is good for all weather day functions too

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The airport terminal is a modern building, which promotes energy efficiency, renewable energy and the recycling of resources

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The foundation stone of the airport was laid by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in February 2019

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This new airport will not only improve connectivity in the region but will also act as a catalyst for the growth of trade and tourism, thus providing a boost to the economic development of the region

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