Vadodara: To enhance capacity at Vadodara Airport, the Airports Authority of India (AAI) has proposed building a separate runway. A meeting of the airport advisory committee, chaired by Vadodara MP Hemang Joshi, was held on Tuesday. After discussing the proposal, it was decided that a formal land acquisition request for the parallel taxi runway would be sent to the Gujarat government. Vadodara airport's new terminal building was inaugurated in 2016, and according to the local MP, the airport ...Read More

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat government, in collaboration with the Government of India, will carry out the expansion of airports at Surat, Vadodara, Bhavnagar, and Porbandar, along with the development of a greenfield airport at Dahod, State Finance Minister Kanubhai Desai said today. The Finance Minister of Gujarat today presented the state budget of Rs. 3.7 lakh crores for the fiscal year 2025-26. Presenting the budget in the state assembly, Finance Minister Kanubhai Desai said, "In the aviation ...Read More

Vadodara: Vadodara Airport is poised to take a major leap in connectivity with the launch of debut international flights to Dubai within the next three months. This announcement was made by the newly appointed Airport Director, M.S.I. Dawood, who expressed confidence that this would mark the beginning of night operations for the airport. The new integrated terminal building, a ₹160 crore project, was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in October 2016, with possibilities of inter...Read More

Vadodara: Air India Express may start Vadodara - Dubai flight service by the middle of 2025, which will be the first international flight from the city. According to officials, Air India Express will be able to launch this service only after arrival of Boing 737 aircraft it has ordered. The delivery is long pending and likely to take place in the month of March 2025. The other arrangements including the appointment of custom officers (who will take charge once the direct international flight ...Read More

Vadodara: The King of Bhutan, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, is likely to arrive at Vadodara Airport via first direct international flight from Bhutan on Monday, July 22. This marks the first time an international flight carrying a state guest will land in Vadodara. Bhutan King is likely to be joined by the Prime Minister of Bhutan. The scheduled arrival time according to sources is 11.15 am. Vadodara Airport authorities confirmed that no other flights have been rescheduled due to the arrival o...Read More

Vadodara: ChargeZone has installed a high-speed 60 KW electric vehicle charging station at Vadodara Airport. The station allows two EV cars to charge simultaneously in 40 to 45 minutes using its dual guns feature. The ChargeZone app, available on the Play Store, enables users to manage the charging of their EV cars. This station features a CCS2-type connector, making it compatible with any EV car. ChargeZone founder Kartikey Hariyani mentioned that they aim to provide faster, better, and more...Read More

Vadodara: The Vadodara Airport has released its flight schedule for July, ensuring continuity of existing flights and introducing year-round services to popular destinations like Goa. This move aims to cater to both regular travelers and seasonal demand changes. 13 flights will operate throughout the month without discontinuing any previous flights. Daily flights to major cities like Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad, and Bangalore are scheduled. Flights to Goa, previously seasonal, will now operate y...Read More

Vadodara: Vadodara BJP MP Dr. Hemang Joshi has requested Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu to start international flights from Vadodara Airport. Dr. Joshi also submitted a formal written request to the cabinet minister for the same.This request comes eight years after the new Integrated Terminal Building was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2016. The new terminal, built at a cost of Rs 160 crore, has enhanced passenger facilities but still lacks international flight service...Read More

Vadodara: Vadodara Airport today received an email threatening to blow up the airport, prompting immediate action by authorities. The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) and local police have launched extensive checks inside and outside the airport to ensure safety.Upon receiving the threatening email, the airport authority informed local police. The police fleet and CISF personnel began checking all vehicles and passengers entering the airport. Bomb and dog squads were deployed for thoro...Read More

Vadodara: A third aerobridge is set to be installed at Vadodara Airport, replacing the old Air Traffic Control (ATC) tower. The construction of a new ATC building is currently underway, with operations anticipated within the next 20 days. After the new ATC tower starts operating, construction of the third aerobridge will begin.Work on both the old and new ATC towers is happening simultaneously. Once the new ATC tower is operational, the old tower will be demolished to accommodate the third aerob...Read More