(a) whether basic facilities at Ahmedabad Airport are inferior as compared to Airports at other Mega cities;
(b) if so, whether these facilities are likely to be modernised;
(c) if not, the reasons therefor;
(d) whether Clock Room and lodging facilities are to be provided in the new domestic departure building; and
(e) if so, the time by which these facilities are likely to be provided?
THE MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIATION ( SHRI SYED SHAHNAWAZ HUSSAIN )
(a), (b) and (c) :- Basic infrastructural facilities both on the airside and cityside provided at Ahmedabad airport are, by and large, at par with similar facilities provided at other international airports in the country. However, a new Domestic Departure Block has been planned, construction of which shall commence shortly. The existing domestic terminal shall thereafter be modified and expanded to cater for arrival passengers only. In addition, plans are being prepared for expansion of international terminal to cater for increased requirements of traffic. Parallel taxi track and Isolation bay are under construction.
(d) and (e):- Six double-bedded rooms and cloak room are proposed in the new departure block which are likely to be provided by December, 2003.