Ahmedabad plane crash: Flight operations at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel airport temporarily suspended

Firefighting team at the spot after a London-bound Air India plane crashed moments after taking off from the Ahmedabad airport on June 12, 2025. | Photo Credit: PTI

All flight operations have been temporarily suspended at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad following the crash of an Air India flight to London.

A London-bound Air India plane carrying 242 passengers and crew crashed near the Meghaninagar residential area moments after taking off at 1:38 p.m. from the Ahmedabad airport on Thursday (June 11, 2025) afternoon. Several casualties are feared. 

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“As a result, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, Ahmedabad, is currently not operational. All flight operations are temporarily suspended until further notice,” a spokesperson of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport said in a statement.

The airport has also advised passengers to check with their respective airlines for the latest updates before proceeding to the airport.

“We request your cooperation and patience as authorities manage this evolving situation. Further updates will be provided as soon as available,” said the spokesperson.

According to DGCA, there were 232 passengers and 10 crew members on board the Air India plane that crashed in a residential area near Ahmedabad airport.

(With PTI inputs)

Published - June 12, 2025 03:32 pm IST