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Overview of Dholera New International Airport

The Dholera International Airport is strategically planned in the northern region of the Dholera Special Investment Region (DSIR). This upcoming world-class airport is designed not only to serve the fast-growing DSIR and its surrounding areas but also to handle the increasing air traffic overflow from the existing Ahmedabad International Airport.

A total of 1,426 hectares has been earmarked for the airport development. The project includes the construction of two runways, designed to handle wide-bodied, long-haul aircraft such as the Airbus A380.

With Ahmedabad Airport experiencing one of the highest annual growth rates in passenger traffic, it is expected to reach full capacity much earlier than anticipated. Due to limited scope for expansion at the existing facility, the development of a new international airport at Dholera has become essential to meet future air traffic demands.

While evaluating the potential and infrastructure needs of Dholera SIR, the government recognized the significant demand for a Greenfield International Airport in the region. Given the scale of economic activity anticipated driven by substantial domestic and international investments a world-class, modern international airport is essential to support the area's growth.

As a result, the Government of Gujarat has included the airport development among its list of "Early Bird Projects", in collaboration with the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT). Additionally, the state has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor Development Corporation (DMICDC) to move this crucial infrastructure initiative forward.

  • A total of 1,426 hectares of land has been identified for the airport at Village Navagam, Taluka Dholera, District Ahmedabad.
  • The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has completed a detailed Feasibility Report for the project.
  • The Ministry of Defence has granted the No Objection Certificate (NOC) for the construction of the airport.
  • The Ministry of Civil Aviation has provided Site Clearance Approval, marking a significant milestone in the project’s progress.
  • AAI has also prepared the Detailed Project Report (DPR) and conducted an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) study.
  • The airport site is capable of accommodating two runways, measuring 2,900 meters and 4,000 meters, respectively.
  • Dholera International Airport Company Limited (DIACL) has applied for In-Principle Approval from the Ministry of Civil Aviation, Government of India.
  • Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor Development Corporation (DMICDC) has been offered equity participation in DIACL.
  • The District Inspector of Land Records has completed site measurement and demarcation.
  • 182 boundary points have been marked with stone pegs for accurate site identification.
  • Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is currently preparing the Detailed Project Survey (DPS).
  • The project will be developed under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model, in accordance with the Greenfield Airport Policy of the Government of India.
  • The proposed New International Airport is strategically located just 1 km north of the Dholera Special Investment Region (SIR).
  • The State Government of Gujarat has reserved 9,200 hectares of government land for associated development.
  • A dedicated Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) with a capital of ₹100 crore has been formed by the Government of Gujarat to manage the project.
  • The airport will serve both passenger and cargo operations, enhancing regional trade and connectivity.
  • The project has recently received Principal Approval from the Government of India, marking a major advancement toward execution.