Prior to September 2018, ________ was the sole state in India without a functional airport.

Prior to September 2018, Sikkim was the sole state in India without a functional airport. But it changed after the Pakyong Airport was open from 24 September 2018. It is a greenfield airport located about 33 kms from Gangtok. The airport was completed in 9 years after its foundation was laid back in 2010. State Major Airport Name and Location Assam Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, Guwahati (GAU) Mizoram Lengpui Airport, Aizawl AJL Nagaland Dimapur Airport, Dimapur DMU