Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate Phase 1 of the Noida International Airport at Jewar on Saturday. He is also scheduled to address a public gathering.
Phase 1 of the project has been developed at an estimated cost 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), with scalability up to 70 MPPA upon full completion.
Envisioned as a major international gateway for the National Capital Region (NCR), the airport marks a significant step toward strengthening India’s aviation infrastructure and enhancing both regional and global connectivity.
It will be the second international airport serving the NCR after Delhi’s 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 leading global aviation hubs,” an official statement said.
The airport features a 3,900-metre runway capable of handling wide-body aircraft, along with modern navigation systems, including an Instrument Landing System (ILS) and advanced airfield lighting to support efficient, all-weather, round-the-clock operations.
It also includes a robust cargo ecosystem, featuring a multi-modal cargo hub with an integrated cargo terminal and dedicated logistics zones.
The cargo facility is designed to handle over 2.5 lakh metric tonnes annually, with the capacity to expand to around 18 lakh metric tonnes. It also includes a dedicated 40-acre Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) facility, the statement added.
Designed as a sustainable and future-ready project, Noida International Airport aims to operate as a net-zero emissions facility by integrating energy-efficient systems and environmentally responsible practices.
According to the Uttar Pradesh government, the airport is set to become a "game changer" for the state's economy with a wide-ranging impact across agriculture, industry, logistics and employment generation.
It said the project will significantly boost employment, attract investments and enhance global connectivity, while also strengthening the state's presence on the international economic map.
