Shillong Airport
Airport Airport
Shillong (Umroi) Airport is a small domestic airport serving Shillong and parts of Meghalaya, India. It handles domestic flights with a single passenger terminal and serves as the nearest airport for Shillong city.
Getting to and From Shillong Airport #
Road transfers are the standard way between the airport and Shillong; travel time to Shillong city centre varies with road conditions and traffic.
- Taxis / private cars: Readily available and often the most reliable option.
- Local buses: Limited services; schedules can be irregular.
- Car hire: Useful if you plan onward travel in the hilly region; roads can be narrow and slower than flatland driving.
Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Shillong Airport #
Facilities are modest: a single terminal with basic check‑in, a few snack stalls, seating and toilets. Expect limited retail, no extensive lounge network, and basic accessibility services-confirm assistance in advance.
Weather & Climate near Shillong Airport #
Shillong Airport's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical (Dry Winter) - Humid Subtropical (Dry Winter) climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 8°C to 27°C. Heavy rainfall (3996 mm/year), wettest in July with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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February
February is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 9°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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March
March is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 13°C. Regular rainfall (92 mm).
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April
April is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C. Heavy rain (220 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 18°C. Heavy rain (409 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 20°C. Heavy rain (901 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 21°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (990 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is the warmest month with highs of 27°C and lows of 21°C. Heavy rain (651 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 20°C. Heavy rain (438 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 17°C. Heavy rain (218 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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December
December is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 9°C. The driest month with just 7 mm and mostly sunny skies.
