At 2.55 pm, the airport put out its first statement regarding the plane crash and non-operational status of the airport.The Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad, which saw Air India flight AI 171 crash land just nine minutes after take-off outside the airport premises on Thursday afternoon, became fully operational shortly before 6 pm with several flights landing at the airport in the evening.At 2.55 pm, the airport put out its first statement regarding the plane crash and non-operational status of the airport.It said, “Flight AI 171 from Ahmedabad to London, Gatwick, earlier today, was involved in a crash shortly after takeoff, outside the airport. As a result, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, Ahmedabad, is currently not operational. All flight operations are temporarily suspended until further notice. Passengers are advised 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.”By 4.56 pm, even as bodies of the victims of the crash, both from the aircraft and the ground, were still arriving at Ahmedabad Civil Hospital, the airport issued another statement, which read, “Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, Ahmedabad, is now operational with limited flights. Passengers are requested to connect with the airlines for updated information. Please follow our social media channels for updates.”By 5.51 pm, about four-and-a-half hours into the fatal crash, the third and last statement by the airport confirmed that it was fully operationalised. According to the statement by the spokesperson, “All flight operations at Ahmedabad Airport have resumed. For the latest flight information, please stay connected with your airline and our official updates.” Stay updated with the latest - Click here to follow us on Instagram© The Indian Express Pvt LtdTags:ahmedabad