Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, has recently undergone significant enhancements. The newly developed airport has added five new parking stands at Terminal 2, increasing both flight operations and aircraft parking capacity, ANI reported.
This expansion is in response to the rising demand for air travel in Ahmedabad, elevating the total number of parking stands from 13 to 18. These stands can accommodate aircraft commonly utilized by domestic airlines and some international carriers.
The introduction of these new parking stands offers airlines the opportunity to establish more connections to Ahmedabad. In addition, Terminal 2 is experiencing rapid growth, with the construction of four new aerobridges, raising the total number to eight. The airport has also implemented the Multiple Aircraft Ramp System (MARS) on four existing aerobridges, thereby optimizing the use of these stands.
With these advancements, Terminal 2 is now capable of handling 18 Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 aircraft, which are widely used by domestic and some international airlines. It can also accommodate five wide-body aircraft, such as Boeing 777, Boeing 787, or Airbus A350, in addition to large cargo aircraft like the AN 124, B744, and Beluga, which are primarily operated by international airlines. Terminal 2 is also prepared to handle Saudi Airlines’ Boeing 747-400 aircraft, which seats 450 passengers, particularly for Hajj operations.
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