Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday, 28 March, inaugurated Phase I of the Noida International Airport at Jewar in Uttar Pradesh, marking a major expansion of aviation infrastructure in the Delhi National Capital Region (NCR).
The airport, developed at an investment of around ₹11,200 crore under a Public-Private Partnership model, will be the second international airport serving Delhi NCR alongside Indira Gandhi International Airport.
With an initial passenger handling capacity of 12 million passengers per annum, the facility is designed to scale up to 70 million passengers annually upon full development, significantly expanding the region’s aviation capacity.
The project includes a 3,900-metre runway capable of handling wide-body aircraft, supported by modern navigation systems such as Instrument Landing System and advanced airfield lighting for all-weather, round-the-clock operations.
A key component of the airport is its integrated cargo ecosystem. The multi-modal cargo hub, including an integrated cargo terminal and logistics zones, is designed to handle over 2.5 lakh metric tonnes annually, with expansion potential up to around 18 lakh metric tonnes.
The airport will also feature a dedicated 40-acre Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) facility, foundation stone for which was laid today, aimed at strengthening domestic aviation services and reducing dependence on overseas MRO capabilities.
Strategically located along the Yamuna Expressway, the airport has been planned as a multi-modal transport hub with integration across road, rail, metro, and regional transit systems to ensure seamless passenger and cargo movement.
Designed as a sustainable infrastructure project, the airport aims to operate as a net-zero emissions facility while incorporating architectural elements inspired by traditional Indian ghats and havelis.
The development is expected to ease congestion at Delhi’s existing airport, improve connectivity, and strengthen the region’s position as a global aviation hub.
