Daijiworld Media Network – New Delhi

New Delhi, Mar 26: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the newly constructed Noida International Airport on March 28, marking a major milestone in India’s aviation infrastructure.

The airport, located in Jewar in Gautam Buddha Nagar district, has been developed as the second international airport serving the Delhi-NCR region, alongside Indira Gandhi International Airport.

According to an official statement, the Prime Minister will visit Uttar Pradesh on Saturday, where he will first undertake a walkthrough of the terminal building before inaugurating Phase-I of the project and addressing a public gathering.

Developed under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model at an estimated cost of Rs 11,200 crore, the Noida International Airport is among India’s largest greenfield airport projects.
In its first phase, the airport will have a capacity to handle 12 million passengers annually, which is expected to expand to 70 million passengers upon full completion.

The facility includes a 3,900-metre runway capable of handling wide-body aircraft, advanced navigation systems, and modern airfield lighting to ensure round-the-clock operations.

The airport also features a multi-modal cargo hub with an integrated logistics ecosystem, designed to handle over 2.5 lakh metric tonnes annually, with scalability up to 18 lakh metric tonnes. A dedicated 40-acre Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility is also part of the project.

Envisioned as a sustainable infrastructure initiative, the airport aims to operate as a net-zero emissions facility, incorporating energy-efficient systems and environmentally responsible practices.

Strategically situated along the Yamuna Expressway, the airport is designed as a multi-modal transport hub with seamless connectivity through road, rail, metro, and regional transit systems.

Officials said the addition of the new airport will significantly ease congestion in Delhi-NCR and strengthen the region’s position as a global aviation hub.