Ahmedabad airport set for Rs 3,000 crore expansion

Demolition of the T3 building at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International (SVPI) Airport in Ahmedabad has begun, marking the start of the airport’s biggest terminal infrastructure expansion.

The demolition is being undertaken to make way for a new integrated terminal building (NITB) as part of a phased redevelopment plan aimed at increasing the airport’s passenger-handling capacity to 2 crore passengers annually. The existing T1 and T2 terminals together have a capacity of around 1 crore passengers a year.

The new facility is expected to become operational by 2029-2030, reported The Times of India.

The first phase of construction is being taken up on the site adjoining the existing domestic terminal and extending from the T3 side. Demolition and excavation work are now under way as the site is cleared for construction.

The NITB is planned to bring domestic and international operations under one roof. The proposed facility will include larger check-in areas, additional security checkpoints, bigger lounges and DigiYatra infrastructure aimed at facilitating passenger movement.

The project cost is estimated at more than Rs 3,000 crore, based on submissions made by the airport operator to the Airports Economic Regulatory Authority (AERA). The final estimate may vary.

AERA officials recently met at SVPI Airport to review the ongoing work and plans for the NITB.

The redevelopment will also involve changes to some existing facilities at the airport. The GujSAIL terminal is proposed to be shifted to another location to free up space for the NITB. The relocation is planned as part of the second phase of the project.

The expansion comes as Ahmedabad prepares for continued growth in passenger traffic and international connectivity. The city is also scheduled to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, adding to the infrastructure requirements around the airport.

The project will therefore reshape the airport’s terminal layout while significantly increasing its planned passenger-handling capacity over the coming years.