Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International.
Private aviation guide to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International: runway, opening hours, private terminals, routes and flight times.
- ICAO
- VAAH
- IATA
- AMD
- Serves
- Ahmedabad
- Private terminal
- GA apron
Flying private from AMD.
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International (VAAH) is an airport used for private flights serving Ahmedabad.
Ahmedabad has a dedicated General Aviation Terminal with VIP lounges and its own customs and immigration area, about 8 km from the city's railway station.
Non-scheduled flights need approval from the airport operations centre 48 hours ahead for international and 24 hours ahead for domestic trips, and there is no hangar space for visiting aircraft.
Flights are operated by DGCA-licensed NSOP operators.
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International at a glance.
| VAAH | |
|---|---|
| Longest runway | 05/23, 11,499 ft (3,505 m) |
| Opening hours | Open 24 hours |
| Customs and immigration | Yes, airport of entry, with a customs and immigration area inside the General Aviation Terminal |
| Distance | About 8 km (5 miles) northeast of Ahmedabad railway station |
| Private terminals | General Aviation Terminal of about 3,610 square metres, run by the airport |
| Rules for private jets | Non-scheduled and general aviation movements need approval from the Airport Operations Control Centre, requested 48 hours ahead for international and 24 hours ahead for domestic flights; no hangar space for visiting aircraft; slots required |
Sources: AC-U-KWIK airport record, VAAH; AIP India, AD 2 VAAH (AMDT 09/2026: distance, operational hours, customs, non-scheduled flight rules); General Aviation, Ahmedabad Airport (terminal, customs and immigration). Hours and rules change; your operator confirms them for the date you fly.
From AMD by private jet.
- Distance
- 116 nm
- Flight time
- 0h 35m
- One way
- from ₹3.7L
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- 240 nm
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- 279 nm
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- 284 nm
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- 408 nm
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- 1h 16m
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Questions, answered
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Ask a specialistWhat are the opening hours of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International?+
Open 24 hours.
How long is the runway at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International?+
The longest runway is 05/23, 11,499 ft (3,505 m).
Are there special rules for private jets at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International?+
Non-scheduled and general aviation movements need approval from the Airport Operations Control Centre, requested 48 hours ahead for international and 24 hours ahead for domestic flights; no hangar space for visiting aircraft; slots required.
Does Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International have a private jet terminal?+
Private flights use the general aviation apron.
How early should I arrive at AMD?+
About 30 minutes before departure for domestic trips, an hour for international.
Can I fly a private jet from AMD today?+
Often yes, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
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