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Airports / India / AMD
Large airport · AMD
Sardar Vallabh Patel International Airport.
Ahmedabad, India · 189 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.4/5
Google rating
31,354 ratings
0
Operators based
189
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Ahmedabad, IndiaELEV 189 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.4
Google rating
31,354
Google reviews
ratings on Google
189
Field elevation
feet above sea level
55
Nearest alternate
nm to BDQ
Field standing
#15 / 134
India airports by Google rating
4.4★ across 31354 Google ratings , ranked against 134 rated India fields.
55 nm
To the nearest alternate
Vadodara International Airport (BDQ).
Overview
Located in Ahmedabad, India, Sardar Vallabh Patel International Airport (VAAH / AMD) operates as a large commercial airport. The field lies at an elevation of 189 feet. The airport supports scheduled airline service as well as private jet and charter movements.
AMD has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include Vadodara International Airport (BDQ, 55 nm), Bhavnagar Airport (BHU, 83 nm), and Rajkot International Airport (HSR, 98 nm). AMD offers a single 11,499-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the VIP airliner class.
Quotes for flights out of AMD vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. The airport is also known as Gandhinagar Air Force Station. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from AMD, or browse verified operators serving the area.
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From the stored review texts
5/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“I was truly impressed by the modern, vibrant atmosphere and the efficient design.”
आकाशदीप धनक5★ on Google
4/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“The staff at the airport were very helpful.”
Sarvesh Kumar5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
VAAH
IATA
AMD
FAA / Local
VAAH
Elevation
189 ft
Coordinates
23.0772° N · 72.6347° E
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs India fields
state range 5–10,682 ft
At 189 ft, AMD sits lower than 77% of the 139 India fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 11,499 ft
- 05/2311,499 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 11,499 ft
AMD's 11,499 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 55nmBDQVadodara International AirportVadodara
- 83nmBHUBhavnagar AirportBhavnagar
- 98nmHSRRajkot International AirportRajkot
- 113nmRAJRajkot AirportRajkot
- 116nmUDRMaharana Pratap AirportUdaipur
- 118nmSTVSurat International AirportSurat
Location
Open the full mapVAAH · Sardar Vallabh Patel International Airport · Ahmedabad, India
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from AMD on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 5,345 nm | 12h 50m |
| Boston (BED) | 6,394 nm | 15h 16m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 6,496 nm | 15h 30m |
| New York (TEB) | 6,543 nm | 15h 37m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 6,722 nm | 16h 2m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 6,754 nm | 16h 6m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 6,799 nm | 16h 13m |
| Honolulu (HNL) | 6,827 nm | 16h 17m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use AMD?
- Sardar Vallabh Patel International Airport's longest paved runway is 11,499 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at AMD?
- Sardar Vallabh Patel International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 11,499 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to AMD?
- The closest alternate is Vadodara International Airport (BDQ), about 55 nm away, followed by Bhavnagar Airport (BHU) at 83 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from AMD to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 12h 50m (5,345 nm), Boston about 15h 16m (6,394 nm), Seattle about 15h 30m (6,496 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.