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Sardar Vallabh Patel International Airport

Ahmedabad, Gujarat (India)
IATA: AMD ICAO: VAAH
Longest Active Runway
11,499 ft
3,505 meters
Field Elevation
189 ft
58 m MSL
Runway Inventory
1 active
Lighted / Paved
Coordinates & Class
23.0772°, 72.6347°
LARGE AIRPORT
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Multi-Universe Rankings & Statistical Standing

Ranking Universes Guide →
RunwayFacts Published Dataset
#265 of 650
In curated primary commercial index
Global Commercial Universe
#433 of 7558
Top 5.7% percentile worldwide
National Standing (India)
#13 in IN
#13 of 153 in full national registry
vs Large Airport Median
+15%
Compared to 10,000 ft baseline
💡 Statistical Statement: Sardar Vallabh Patel International Airport's longest active runway measures 11,499 ft (3,505 m). Within RunwayFacts' published index of 650 aerodromes, it ranks #265. Across the broader global dataset of 7558 commercial facilities, it ranks #433 worldwide (Top 5.7%) and #13 nationally in India.
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Editorial Aerodrome Deep Dive: Sardar Vallabh Patel International Airport (AMD)

Curated Aerodrome Profile

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport serves as Gujarat's premier global gateway. The single 11,499 ft runway accommodates non-stop flights to London, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia. Positioned 189 ft above sea level, AMD experiences scorching pre-monsoon summer heat, making the full 3,505 m runway length essential for widebody aircraft taking off at high gross weights.

Runway Layout & Magnetic Alignments
Single paved Runway 05/23 (11,499 ft / 3,505 m).
Expansion Milestones & Predecessor Facilities
Opened in 1937, upgraded to international status in 2000. Named after Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, India's first Deputy Prime Minister; currently operated and modernized under Adani Airports.
Regional Differentiation & Cluster Role
Primary gateway for the state of Gujarat, situated 141 NM north of Surat (STV) and 242 NM north of Mumbai (BOM).
Data Nuances & Operational Quirks
High bird-strike risk zone due to nearby riverbanks and urban food markets, requiring advanced avian radar surveillance and specialized runway patrol teams.
📚 Official Aerodrome Sourcing: Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) · Airports Authority of India (AAI) Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP)
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🔬 Operational & Aerodrome Engineering Comparative Analysis

Comparative aviation metrics evaluated against regional and global physical operational criteria.
ICAO Code 4E / 4F Super-Heavy
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Elevation & Atmospheric Density

Lowland / Coastal Basin Aerodrome

Sardar Vallabh Patel International Airport operates at a surveyed field elevation of 189 ft (58 m MSL) in Ahmedabad. Situated in low-lying coastal terrain, the aerodrome benefits from dense ambient atmospheric pressure, maximizing turbine engine thrust and wing lift efficiency across all departure vectors.

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Regional Density & Alternates (100 NM)

1 Qualifying Aerodrome in Vicinity

Primary gateway for the state of Gujarat, situated 141 NM north of Surat (STV) and 242 NM north of Mumbai (BOM). Within a 100 NM radius, the facility coordinates airspace flows with 1 qualifying commercial aerodromes, with Rajkot International Airport (HSR) located 97.8 NM away.

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Fleet Compatibility & Ground Roll

Primary Runway: 11,499 ft (3,505 m)

Sardar Vallabh Patel International Airport's active flight strips comprise 05/23 (11,499 ft). With a longest active threshold of 11,499 ft (3,505 m), the aerodrome satisfies unrestricted long-haul takeoff and landing distance requirements for heavy twin-aisle and four-engine widebodies (ICAO Code 4E/4F).

🛫 Physical Runway Inventory & Surface Engineering

Runway Designator Length (ft / m) Width (ft / m) Surface Material Lighting Status
05/23 11,499 ft (3505m) 150 ft (46m) Asphalt (ASP) ✅ Lighted ✅ Active

🧭 Comparative Aerodromes (100 NM Radius, ≥5,000 ft Paved)

Great-circle Haversine spatial proximity matching for commercial facilities with paved runway capacity within 100 NM.

Aerodrome Name IATA Distance Longest Runway Lighting
Rajkot International Airport (Rajkot) HSR 97.8 NM (181.1 km) 9,974 ft ✅ Lighted

🛡️ Data Provenance & Verification Metadata

Source Dataset: OurAirports Open Aviation Database
Snapshot Version: 2026-09-01
Dataset Integrity: Cryptographic SHA-256 Checksum Verified & Fail-Closed Schema Inspected
Source Verification: Source-reported registry data
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