Ahmedabad airport to be partially closed for maintenance work

07 Oct 2021 CW Team

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad will be partially closed due to maintenance work from January to May.

According to the issues notice to airmen (NOTAM), the airport will be closed for nine hours daily, between 3:30 am and 12:30 pm, except Sundays and international holidays from 3rd January to 31st May.

NOTAMs are distributed through telecommunications containing the information, condition or change in the aeronautical facility, services, procedures and hazards. These information are essential for handling flight operations and are issued by the Airport Authorities of India (AAI).

NOTAM said that the maintenance work of the airport that connects many domestic and international states and countries would prevent its only runway from being available for landing and takeoff during the shutdown period.

The partial shutdown occurs when domestic air passenger traffic recovered after a steep fall during the second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic.

According to a senior official, fares to and from Ahmedabad can be increased during the partial shutdown.

He added that fares depend on market dynamics. If demand increases despite the limited supply side, the prices may increase.

A Spokesperson of IndiGo said that their flights had been rescheduled as per the NOTAM. The passengers were notified about the cancellation and changes in the flight schedule in advance.

Adani Group has urged the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to shorten the shutdown period at the Ahmedabad airport, which was initially between November 2021 and May 2022.

DGCA said that the maintenance work aims at runway overlaying, runway strip, grading and slope assessment, runway end safety area, drain construction and reinstallation of signages.

Image Source

Also read: Calicut Airport starts work to widen perimeter road

Infrastructure Transport

29 Oct 2025

Punjab, Centre Fast-Track Rajpura-Mohali Rail Line Development

The central government has fast-tracked the construction of the Rajpura-Mohali rail line to enhance connectivity in Punjab. This ambitious infrastructure project, aimed at improving transportation links between Rajpura and Mohali, has been identified as a key step in fostering regional economic growth. Union Minister for Railways, Ashwini Vaishnaw, announced the project’s acceleration during a recent assessment of the area. The rail line is expected to play a significant role in reducing travel time, promoting industrial growth, and boosting logistics efficiency in the region. The project,..

NFR Launches Key Railway Projects to Boost BTAD Connectivity

Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has unveiled major railway projects to enhance connectivity and economic growth in Assam’s Bodoland Territorial Area Districts (BTAD). These initiatives align with the national Viksit Bharat vision, focusing on regional development and job creation. A key project is the Wagon Periodic Overhauling (POH) Workshop in Basbari, Kokrajhar. The workshop, costing Rs 2.56 billion in phase one, will initially overhaul 75 wagons per month, scaling up to 250 in future phases. Its location near Basbari station and Rupsi Airport will boost logistics and local employment. ..

Aurangabad Railway Station Renamed to Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

The Aurangabad Railway Station in Maharashtra has officially been renamed Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Railway Station, according to a release by Central Railway on October 25, 2025. The new station code will be ‘CPSN’. This decision follows the Maharashtra government’s gazette notification on October 15, issued by the BJP-led Mahayuti government. The change aligns with the city’s renaming in 2022 under the leadership of Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. The new name honors Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, the son of Maratha king Shivaji Maharaj. The renaming of the railway station comes three..