Replying to a question by Congress Opposition member Martin M Danggo during Question Hour, Momin said the airport, construction of which was at the final stage, would be initially used for landing of small aircraft.
"Since the work is almost complete the Airport Authority of India under the Ministry of Civil Aviation has submitted the MoU to be executed between the state and Airport Authority of India," Momin said.
Construction of Baljek Airport started way back in 1995 with a sanction of Rs 12.21 crore.
The minister said the process of commissioning of the airport got delayed due to law and order problem in the region but did not elaborate on the matter.
Completion of the airport was very important from the viewpoint of luring tourists to the state, he said.
