Dholera International Airport is going to be huge, covering about 1,426 hectares of land in its first stage. Once it is totally finished, it will be one of the biggest airports in India, even bigger than the one in Ahmedabad.
My Life Watching Cities Grow
I have been looking at land and buildings for over 5+ years now.I saw how people doubted big projects, and then those projects turned into gold. I remember walking through dusty fields in Gujarat decades ago when there was nothing but salt and wind. Now, those same fields are part of a giant plan called the Dholera Special Investment Region.
When I look at the blueprints for this airport, I see more than just concrete. I see a massive piece of land that is being prepared to carry the weight of the world’s biggest planes. This isn’t just a small local strip for tiny planes. This is a “Greenfield” project, which is a fancy way of saying they are building it from scratch on empty land.
How Big is it Really?
To help you understand the size, I have broken it down into simple points. Imagine a football field. Now imagine thousands of them put together.
- The Land Area: The total land set aside for the whole airport is about 3,500 acres. In the first phase, they are using 1,426 hectares. That is a lot of space for runways and buildings.
- The Runway: They are building a runway that is 3,500 meters long. This is very important. Why? Because big planes like the Airbus A380 need a very long road to take off and land safely.
- Two Runways Plan: Most airports only have one main runway. Dholera is planned to have two parallel runways. This means two planes can almost be handled at the same time, making it a very busy hub.
- Passenger Capacity: When the first part opens, it should handle 1.5 million people every year. But later on, the goal is to handle 50 million people. That is like a whole country passing through one building.
Why Does the Size Matter?
I have seen many investors lose their life savings because they bought land near an airport that was too small to grow. Dholera is different. Because the Airports Authority of India and the state government are working together, they have reserved enough land so it never feels crowded.
- Cargo Power: This airport is not just for people. It is for big boxes and machines. It is located right near the Dedicated Freight Corridor. This means it will be a giant center for moving goods across the globe.
- Location: It is about 80 kilometers away from Ahmedabad. Some people say that is far, but for a giant airport, you need that distance so the noise doesn’t bother the city.
A Piece of Advice from an expertise Man
I have spent my whole career reading Gujarat RERA documents and visiting Sub-Registrar offices. I have seen the good, the bad, and the ugly. My heart sinks when I see young families get tricked by fast-talking salesmen.
If you are looking at Dholera because of the airport, remember this: Big projects take time. Don’t expect it to be finished tomorrow. But the size of the land they have already grabbed tells me they are serious. They aren’t just building a playground; they are building a gateway for the next century.
Check the ID of anyone selling you land nearby. Make sure the papers are real. I’ve seen people cry over fake documents, and I don’t want that for you. This airport is a giant, and it will change the map of India forever.
