Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Sardar Vallabh Patel International Airport (AMD) — Airport Security Guide
Last updated: 8 Jul 2026Reviewed by Ms. Rubab Nizami, Lead AVSEC Faculty
In short
Sardar Vallabh Patel International Airport (AMD / VAAH) serves Ahmedabad, Gujarat, at 189 ft above sea level. It has 1 runway (longest 3,505 m, asphalt), and is operated by Adani Ahmedabad International Airport Ltd. Passenger and baggage screening follows BCAS security rules.
- State
- Gujarat
- IATA / ICAO
- AMD / VAAH
- Elevation
- 189 ft
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 3,505 m (asphalt)
- Operator
- Adani Ahmedabad International Airport Ltd
- Coordinates
- 23.08°N, 72.63°E
Where is Sardar Vallabh Patel International Airport?
Sardar Vallabh Patel International Airport serves Ahmedabad in Gujarat and sits 189 feet above sea level, at 23.08°N, 72.63°E. It is operated by Adani Ahmedabad International Airport Ltd. Its codes are AMD (IATA) and VAAH (ICAO).
Runways at AMD
Sardar Vallabh Patel International Airport has 1 runway, the longest measuring 3,505 m with an asphalt surface. It operates under BCAS security oversight, the framework that governs civil aviation security across India.
Security screening at AMD
Every passenger at AMD clears pre-embarkation security screening, and 100% of hold baggage is screened before loading, as required by BCAS. At India's major airports this is carried out by the CISF. Prohibited-item and dangerous-goods rules follow the national BCAS and DGCA lists.
Is DigiYatra available at AMD?
DigiYatra — the voluntary facial-recognition entry and boarding system — is being rolled out in phases across major Indian airports, so availability changes over time. Check the official DigiYatra app for the current status at Sardar Vallabh Patel International Airport. You can always travel with a boarding pass and photo ID instead.