Ahmedabad: Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International (SVPI) Airport has operationalised a new aviation fuel station with a storage capacity of 8,000 kilolitres, in a move aimed at improving refuelling efficiency and supporting rising air traffic at Gujarat’s busiest airport.
Details of the New Fuel Farm
Airport operator Ahmedabad International Airport Ltd (AIAL), managed by Adani Airport Holdings Ltd, said the facility is India’s largest standalone refueller-based into-plane operation under an open-access model. Industry officials said the expanded fuel infrastructure is expected to improve turnaround efficiency for airlines and enhance supply reliability.
Spread across nearly 27,000 square metres, the fuel farm comprises four storage tanks and a fleet of 17 refuellers dedicated to aircraft fuelling operations. Two additional high-capacity refuellers are also planned to further strengthen operational capability.
Enhanced Safety and Monitoring Systems
Officials stated that the upgraded facility has been engineered to support higher flight movements while adhering to international safety and quality standards. The system integrates automated RFID-enabled monitoring, advanced filtration systems, and comprehensive fire safety infrastructure.
The airport currently handles approximately 290 air traffic movements daily and served 13.8 million passengers in FY26. Additionally, it manages over 100,000 metric tonnes of cargo annually.
Impact on Fuel Supply and Competition
The increased storage capacity could encourage greater participation from oil marketing companies in jet fuel supply operations at the airport, potentially improving competitiveness and operational flexibility for carriers, according to industry experts. This development is expected to benefit airlines operating at SVPI Airport by reducing refuelling turnaround time and ensuring a more reliable fuel supply chain.
With this new facility, SVPI Airport reinforces its position as a key aviation hub in Gujarat, ready to accommodate future growth in passenger and cargo traffic.
