Dholera International Airport
Dholera International Airport is a new Indian airport being built in the Dholera Special Investment Region (DSIR) to ease access to India's first greenfield smart city, Dholera, and to reduce traffic load on the Ahmedabad Airport.
Why Does Dholera Airport Play Such A Key Role?
- ●Lessen traffic load on Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport
- ●Boost connectivity to the DSIR across the globe
- ●Boost freight and cargo movement
- ●Support the industrial opportunities being created by the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC)
- ●Boost tourism to the Dholera region
Strategic Location
- ●Connected to the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC)
- ●Located just 80 kilometres from Ahmedabad city
- ●Situated 20km from Dholera Metro City
- ●Spread across 1,426 hectares, with 75 hectares dedicated to commercial development
- ●Boost tourism to the Dholera region
To enhance the connectivity further and make Dholera a well-connected region, a special expressway called the Central Spine Road is in the making. This will connect surrounding cities to Dholera through black-top roads and reduce travel time.
Recent Updates
- ●Cargo operations expected to start by mid-2025. This will provide a major boost to global trade and make Dholera a logistics powerhouse.
- ●First runway: 3,200-metre long. The terminal is equipped with modern facilities and advanced air traffic management systems.
To enhance the connectivity further and make Dholera a well-connected region, a special expressway called the Central Spine Road is in the making. This will connect surrounding cities to Dholera through black-top roads and reduce travel time.
A Recap Of The Airport's Journey So Far
2010
The Airports Authority of India (AAI) conducted a feasibility study and granted technical clearance
2012
Dholera International Airport Company Ltd. (DIACL) was formed by the Government of Gujarat
2014
Site clearance received from the Central Government of India
2015
Approval received from Environment Ministry
2018
Airports Authority of India bought 51% in DIACL, Gujarat Government kept 33%, Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor Development Corporation Limited (DMICDC) had 16%
2019
MoU for airport construction signed between AAI & Gujarat Government
2021
Phase 1 tender of ₹987 crore released; Civil works contract given to Varaha Infrastructure
2022
₹1,305 crore sanctioned for development of Phase 1
2024
₹333 crore contract for passenger terminal, ATC tower & cargo complex given to Yashnand Engineers & Contractors
