Dholera SIR
Dholera International Airport is a new Indian airport being built in the Dholera Special Investment Region (DSIR) to ease access to India's first greenfield smart city, Dholera, and to reduce traffic load on the Ahmedabad Airport.
Why Does Dholera Airport Play Such A Key Role?
Lessen traffic load on Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport
Boost connectivity to the DSIR across the globe
Boost freight and cargo movement
Support the industrial opportunities being created by the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC)
- Boost tourism to the Dholera region
Strategic Location
Connected to the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC)
Located just 80 kilometres from Ahmedabad city
Situated at 20km from Dholer Metro City
Spread across 1,426 hectares, with 75 hectares dedicated to commercial development
To enhance the connectivity further and make Dholera a well-connected region, a special expressway called the Central Spine Road is in the making. This will connect surrounding cities to Dholera through black-top roads and reduce travel time.
Recent Updates
Cargo operations expected to start by mid-2025
This will provide a major boost to global trade and make Dholera a logistics powerhouse.
First runway: 3,200-metre long
The terminal is equipped with modern facilities and advanced air traffic management systems.
A Recap Of The Airport’s Journey So Far
2010
(The Airports Authority of India (AAI) conducted a feasibility study and granted tecDholera International Airport is a new Indian airport being built in the Dholera Special Investment Region (DSIR) to ease access to India's first greenfield smart city, Dholera, and to reduce traffic load on the Ahmedabad Airport.
Why Does Dholera Airport Play Such A Key Role?
Lessen traffic load on Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport
Boost connectivity to the DSIR across the globe
Boost freight and cargo movement
Support the industrial opportunities being created by the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC)
Boost tourism to the Dholera region
Strategic Location
Connected to the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC)
Located just 80 kilometres from Ahmedabad city
Situated at 20km from Dholer Metro City
Spread across 1,426 hectares, with 75 hectares dedicated to commercial development
To enhance the connectivity further and make Dholera a well-connected region, a special expressway called the Central Spine Road is in the making. This will connect surrounding cities to Dholera through black-top roads and reduce travel time.
Recent Updates
Cargo operations expected to start by mid-2025
This will provide a major boost to global trade and make Dholera a logistics powerhouse.
First runway: 3,200-metre long
The terminal is equipped with modern facilities and advanced air traffic management systems.
A Recap Of The Airport’s Journey So Far
2010
(The Airports Authority of India (AAI) conducted a feasibility study and granted technical clearance)
2012
(Dholera International Airport Company Ltd. (DIACL) was formed by the Government of Gujarat)
2014
(Site clearance received from the Central Government of India)
hnical clearance)
2012
(Dholera International Airport Company Ltd. (DIACL) was formed by the Government of Gujarat)
2014
(Site clearance received from the Central Government of India)
