Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Uttar Pradesh on March 28 to inaugurate Phase I of the Noida International Airport. The PMO said it will also inspect the terminal building at Jewar Airport in Gautam Buddha Nagar.
Then, at around 12 noon, the Prime Minister will inaugurate Phase I of the Noida International Airport and address a public rally on the occasion.
The inauguration of Noida International Airport marks a major milestone in India’s journey to become a global aviation hub.
Envisioned as a major international gateway for the National Capital Region (NCR), the airport represents a major step towards strengthening the country’s airport infrastructure and enhancing regional and international connectivity. Noida International Airport was developed as the second international airport for the Delhi NCR region, complementing the Indira Gandhi International Airport. Together, the two airports will function as an integrated aviation system, easing congestion, expanding passenger capacity and positioning Delhi NCR among the world’s leading aviation hubs.
Noida International Airport is among the largest greenfield airport projects in India. Phase I of Noida International Airport has been developed with a total investment of around ₹11,200 crore under the Public Private Partnership (PPP) model.
The airport will initially have a passenger handling capacity of 12 million passengers per annum (MPPA), scalable to 70 MPPA once fully developed. It features a 3,900-metre runway capable of handling wide-body aircraft, along with modern navigation systems including the Instrument Landing System (ILS) and advanced airport lighting to support efficient non-stop operations in all weather conditions.
The airport also includes a robust cargo ecosystem, including a multimodal cargo hub with an integrated cargo terminal and logistics zones. The cargo facility is designed to handle more than 2.5 million metric tons per year, expandable to approximately 18 million metric tons, and includes a dedicated 40-acre maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facility.
The inauguration of Noida International Airport marks a major milestone in India’s journey to become a global aviation hub.
Designed as a sustainable and future-ready infrastructure project, Noida International Airport aims to operate as a net zero emission facility, integrating energy efficient systems and environmentally friendly practices. Its architectural design draws inspiration from Indian heritage and incorporates elements reminiscent of traditional ghats and havelis, blending cultural aesthetics with modern infrastructure.
Strategically located along the Yamuna Expressway, Noida International Airport is planned as a multi-modal transport hub with seamless integration across road, rail, metro and regional transit systems, ensuring efficient connectivity for passengers and cargo.
