*** 🌐 Basic Information 1. Airport Name: Rajkot International Airport 2. IATA Code: HSR 3. ICAO Code: VAHS 4. Type: Public, Greenfield International Airport developed by AAI 5. City Served: Rajkot (Saurashtra region) 6. Country: India *** 🏢 Key Facilities 1. Number of Terminals: 1 terminal (total built-up 23,000 m²) 2. Runways: * 05/23 – 3,040 m × 45 m, concrete; CAT C aircraft capable, widebody‑ready 3. Major Services: * 4 aerobridges, 20 check‑in counters, 3 conveyor belts, 7 boarding gates, 8 immigration counters * Fire‑alarm systems, modern ATC tower, apron for 14 aircraft, parallel taxiway * Sustainability features: solar panels, rainwater harvesting, green belt *** ✈️ Airlines and Destinations * Currently domestic-only, expected international routes by end of 2025 1. Main Airlines: IndiGo, Air India, Venture AirConnect, etc. 2. Key Domestic Routes: Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Goa, Pune, Surat *** 📊 Passenger Traffic (Apr 2024 – Mar 2025) 1. Annual Passengers: 1,088,570 2. Year-over-Year Growth (Passengers): +107% 3. Aircraft Movements: 8,294 4. Year-over-Year Growth (Movements): +95% 5. Cargo Volume: 608 tonnes *** 🚖 Ground Transportation 1. Bus/Shuttle: GSRTC electric buses from central bus stand 2. Taxis / Ride‑share: Available on arrival; cars for Rajkot (~30 min ride) 3. Cars: On-site short & long-term parking 4. Railway: Old Rajkot airport (VFR operations only) + local station in city Year-over-Year Growth (Cargo): +132.9% *** ☎️ Contact Information 1. Official Website: Airports Authority of India – Rajkot International 2. Airport Director (Email): apdvahs@aai.aero 3. Phone: AAI central line via Delhi HQ *** 🏨 Nearby Highlights 1. Nearest Hotels: In Rajkot city (~30 km)—options across budgets 2. Tourist Attractions (near old airport): * Kaba Gandhi no Delo (~4 km), Rajkot Zoo (~5 km), Aji Dam (~6 km), Swaminarayan Temple (~2 km), Dolls Museum (~3 km), and more.