The unique designing of the Vadodara Airport makes it look special from other airports. Recent renovation plan include giving the airport a glamorous look. The due integrated terminal building of the airport will have an area of 18,120 square meters. The Frederic Schwartz Architects, that designed the new Vadodara airport building, says on their website, “The New Integrated Terminal at Vadodara Airport will be an iconic and sleek contemporary structure featuring an arching, sweeping roof that spans the entire length of the terminal”.
The structure is expected to be made of glass and steel only (no brick will be used anywhere). The new building will feature all modern facilities for the passengers. This include central air conditioning system, inline X-ray baggage inspection system integrated with baggage conveyor system, check in counters with common use terminal equipment, escalators, CCTV for surveillance, public address system, flight information display system and car parking.
The airport falls under the Airport Authority of India (AAI) and is well connected to all the major cities of the country, including Delhi, Mumbai and Bangalore. Located at an elevation of 127 feet, Vadodara Airport boasts of 8,100 ft long runway, coupled with asphalt surface.
The new terminal of the Vadodara Airport is getting a new look and the construction work has already started. The new airport will have the capacity to handle over 700 passengers on per hour basis. The plans are also going on to open a cargo terminal, although the airport currently doesn’t handle cargo.
Location of Vadodara Airport
Vadodara Airport is positioned 8 km from the city center. It is also located near the Vadodara Railway station in Gujarat. The airport takes up an area of 256.4484 Hectares and its elevation is 127 feet. Other airports near the Vadodara Airport are Ahmedabad Airport (120 km).
How to reach Vadodara Airport
Vadodara airport is easily reachable from any part of the city. You can hire a taxi or an auto rickshaw. And if you are comfortable in using local transport, then you can reach the airport by bus. Private cars on rent are also a very good option.
Domestic Airlines arriving at Vadodara Airport:
• Indian Airlines (Mumbai)
• IndiGo Airlines (Bangalore, Mumbai, Delhi)
• Air India (Delhi)
• Jet Airways (Mumbai)
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Passenger Facilities offered at the Airport:
• Telephone Security Hold Area
• Inter Terminus Bus Service
• Trolleys
• Assistance to physically challenge / Aged / Infirm
• Belts
• Restaurant
• Conveyor
• Car Rental Services
• Wheel Chair
• Doctor on call
About Vadodara:
Vadodara (also Baroda) city is located in the Indian state of Gujarat. Beautifully placed on the banks of Vishwamitri River, this garden city is also the industrial capital of Gujarat. Tourists coming here are fascinated with various museums and art galleries of this industrial hub.
