Outlook Business Desk
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate Phase I of Noida International Airport in Uttar Pradesh on March 28. He will also tour the terminal at Jewar in Gautam Buddha Nagar ahead of the official launch.
The Prime Minister will inaugurate the airport around 12 noon and later address a public gathering at the venue. The event underlines the government’s push to strengthen aviation infrastructure and improve connectivity across regions.
Positioned as a key international gateway for the National Capital Region, Noida International Airport is set to boost both regional and global connectivity. It will also strengthen infrastructure while catering to rising passenger demand across Delhi NCR.
Noida International Airport will become the second international airport serving Delhi NCR alongside Indira Gandhi International Airport. Both facilities will operate as an integrated system to reduce congestion and expand overall passenger handling capacity.
The airport ranks among India’s largest greenfield infrastructure projects, with Phase I built at an investment of around ₹11,200 crore. The project follows a Public-Private Partnership model aimed at ensuring efficient development and long-term operations.
In Phase I, the airport will handle 12 million passengers annually, with expansion planned up to 70 million. It also features a 3,900-metre runway built to accommodate wide-body aircraft and support efficient operations.
The airport includes a multi-modal cargo hub with an integrated terminal and logistics zones to support freight movement. It can handle over 2.5 lakh metric tonnes annually, scalable to 18 lakh metric tonnes, along with a dedicated 40-acre MRO facility.
Located along the Yamuna Expressway, the airport will offer seamless connectivity across road, rail and metro networks. Designed as a net-zero emissions project, it combines modern infrastructure with architectural elements inspired by traditional ghats and havelis.