International hub · Ahmedabad, India
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International
- Elevation
- 189 ft
- Coordinates
- 23°05′N 72°38′E
- Local time
- Asia/Kolkata
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Field information
VAAH runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International (VAAH/AMD) has one runway, 05/23, 11,499 ft (3,505 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 & Avgas. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 9. Operating hours: Open 24 hours (H24). Schedules facilitated (IATA Level 2): plan slot requests into the trip timeline. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at VAAH, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
International hub
Time zone
Asia/Kolkata
Country
India
IN
Municipality
Ahmedabad
Elevation
189 ft
Position
23.0772, 72.6347
Traffic level
High
Fuel
Jet A-1 & Avgas
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 9
Operating hours
Open 24 hours (H24)
Slots
Schedules facilitated (IATA Level 2)
Airport category
A
No special crew requirements
Runways · VAAH
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 11,499 ft (3,505 m) | 150 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at VAAH.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International (VAAH / AMD) in Ahmedabad, India, through one 24/7 OCC desk. VAAH is listed in our network as an international hub. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at VAAH
One 24/7 OCC desk
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Overflight & Landing Permits – India
Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of India. Applicable permit lead times for India are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for India are managed end-to-end.
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Ground Handling at VAAH
Direct FBO and handler coordination at VAAH covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at VAAH
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at VAAH is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to VAAH
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for VAAH: 23° 4′ 38″ N 72° 38′ 5″ E; elevation 189 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Ahmedabad
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Ahmedabad. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at VAAH.
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Cargo Operations at VAAH
Support for freighter operations into VAAH covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
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Operating into VAAH?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International — one desk for the whole trip.