Gateway to Saurashtra in the heart of Gujarat.
Opened
1950
Location
Rajkot, India
Rajkot Airport (IATA: RAJ, ICAO: VARK) is a civil airport serving Rajkot, the fourth-largest city in Gujarat, India. It handles domestic scheduled services connecting Rajkot to major Indian cities and is operated by the Airports Authority of India (AAI).
The airport has seen growing passenger traffic in recent years, supported by India's expanding low-cost carrier market. A new greenfield international airport at Hirasar, near Rajkot, has been under development to replace or supplement the existing facility and accommodate future growth.
Terminals
The airport has a single terminal building handling both domestic arrivals and departures.
Getting to & from
The airport is located approximately 3 kilometres from Rajkot city centre and is accessible by taxi, auto-rickshaw, and private vehicles.
Airlines here
Major carriers operating at Rajkot Airport include IndiGo, Air India, and SpiceJet, offering domestic connections to Mumbai, Delhi, and other Indian cities.
Notable facts
- ›Operated by the Airports Authority of India (AAI).
- ›Serves primarily domestic routes within India.
- ›A new greenfield airport at Hirasar has been planned to eventually replace the current facility.
- ›Rajkot is a major industrial and commercial hub of the Saurashtra region.
- ›The airport sits at an elevation of approximately 441 feet (134 metres) above mean sea level.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
