Where is the airport in Vadodara, Gujarat?

Vadodara Airport, (IATA: BDQ, ICAO: VABO) is a civilian airport located in the north-east of Vadodara, Gujarat, India in the suburb of Harni.

Who is the designer of Vadodara Airport Terminal?

Eventually, a design submitted by United States -based consortium Gensler, Frederic Schwartz Architects and Creative Group from India won the competition and the contract to design the new terminal was awarded to them. The foundation stone for the new terminal was laid on 26 February 2009.

Where is Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport located?

Parts of the older T2 are still in use A portrait of the Maratha Emperor, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, after whom the airport is named, at domestic terminal T1. The airport consists of two passenger terminals: Terminal 1 at Santacruz for domestic flights and Terminal 2 at Sahar for both international and domestic flights.

Why is Vadodara Airport named after the Maharaja of Baroda?

The existing domestic terminal at Vadodara Airport, named after the Maharaja of Baroda State, is distinct from other airports due to its mix of Gujarati and architectural styles complete with domes on the roof. The terminal is small and cannot handle large numbers of passengers.

How big is the New Vadodara Airport Terminal?

The foundation stone for the new terminal was laid on 26 February 2009. Construction work started in May 2011 and completed by August 2016. The new terminal has an area of 18,120 sq. meters with the ability to handle 700 passengers (500 domestic and 200 international) per hour. It has 18 check in counters.

How many check in counters are there at Vadodara Airport?

It has 18 check in counters. The AAI has recently constructed a night parking facility at the airport which can park about nine Airbus A320 or Boeing 737-800 aircraft thus reducing the burden at Mumbai Airport and Ahmedabad airport, proving economical for airlines.

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