(a) whether adequate passenger facilities are not available at Ahmedabad airport;
(b) if so, the reasons therefor; and
(c) the steps taken by the Government to improve the facilities upto international
standard at the said airport?
(a) whether adequate passenger facilities are not available at Ahmedabad airport;
(b) if so, the reasons therefor; and
(c) the steps taken by the Government to improve the facilities upto international
standard at the said airport?
MINISTER OF THE STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) IN THE MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION (SHRI PRAFUL PATEL)
(a) No, Madam.
(b) Does not arise.
(c) Upgradation of airports is a continuous process depending upon traffic demand, commercial viability,
commitment of airlines operators etc. However, various upgradation works like enhancement of apron capacity
from 12 to 31 aircraft parking, construction of 4 passenger boarding bridges have been completed at Sardar
Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, Ahmedabad to handle B-747-700 type of aircraft. In addition,
construction of new terminal building to cater to 1600 passengers at this airport has been taken up
for completion by June 2010.