Airliner at the gate with a jet bridge and ground crew

International Hub · India

VAAHAMD

Sardar Vallabh Patel International Airport

Ahmedabad, India

ICAO

VAAH

IATA

AMD

Category

International Hub

Elevation

189 ft

Country

India

Flight Support Services

Flight Support Services at VAAH

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Sardar Vallabh Patel International Airport (VAAH / AMD) in Ahmedabad, India, through one 24/7 OCC desk.

VAAH is listed in our network as an international hub with high traffic. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

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.

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.

Sardar Vallabh Patel International Airport publishes rescue and fire fighting cover of ICAO Cat 9; airport category A as published.

Jet A1 Fuel at VAAH

Fuel on record at Sardar Vallabh Patel International Airport: Jet fuel & Avgas. Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors.

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′ 37″ N 72° 38′ 6″ E; elevation 189 ft; local time UTC+5.

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.

Cargo Operations at VAAH

Support for freighter operations into VAAH covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.

Field Information

Sardar Vallabh Patel International Airport

Latitude
23° 4′ 37″ N
Longitude
72° 38′ 6″ E
ICAO code
VAAH
IATA code
AMD
Municipality
Ahmedabad
Timezone
UTC+5
Traffic
High
Fuel Type
Jet fuel & Avgas
Fire Category
ICAO Cat 9
Airport Category
A
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OCC Dispatch Desk

Planning A Flight To AMD?

Send us your aircraft, schedule, and requirements. Our duty dispatcher will confirm applicable permit lead times, handling arrangements, and available Jet A1 pricing for VAAH.

Submit flight inquiry for VAAH

Operational Notes

Frequently Asked Questions – VAAH

What are the ICAO and IATA codes for Sardar Vallabh Patel International Airport?

The ICAO code is VAAH and the IATA code is AMD.

Is Jet A1 available at VAAH?

Yes. Fuel on record at Sardar Vallabh Patel International Airport is Jet fuel & Avgas; into-plane pricing and fuel releases are arranged by our OCC.

What is the fire category at VAAH?

Sardar Vallabh Patel International Airport publishes rescue and fire fighting cover of ICAO Cat 9.

What time zone does VAAH operate in?

Sardar Vallabh Patel International Airport operates on UTC+5.

How do I request ground handling or a permit for VAAH?

Send your aircraft, schedule, and requirements to occ@thenetworkplan.com. Our duty dispatcher will confirm applicable permit lead times, handling arrangements, and available Jet A1 pricing for VAAH.