From railways to aviation, the country's infrastructure development is accelerating. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has made it a priority to provide world-class infrastructure and transport facilities across the country. Airport transformation and expansion have been undertaken from time to time by the Airports Authority of India (AAI) and other airport developers in this context.

AAI recently began construction of a new greenfield airport in Gujarat. The new airport is located about 30 kilometers from Rajkot and on the Rajkot-Ahmadabad highway. The new airport costs Rs 1,405 crores to build. More than 95% of the groundwork has been completed.

The airport, which covers 1,025 hectares, is being built with advanced technology to improve the passenger experience. The airport will be operational in December 2023.

During peak hours, Greenfield Airport's new terminal building will be able to handle more than 1,700 passengers. The façade design of the building is inspired by Rajkot's existing palaces, such as the Ranjit Vilas Palace, and incorporates traditional elements in a modern form. Apart from that, the terminal building will feature various art forms, such as dandiya dance.

The runway of Rajkot's new Greenfield airport will be 3,040 metres long. It will be able to operate airbus-321 aircraft and the platform will be large enough for 14 aircraft.

The fourth largest city in Gujarat is Rajkot. Once completed, the new greenfield airport will help the businesses nearby and bring economic prosperity to the entire nation. It will reduce travel time and improve the flow of air traffic in the region.