PM To Inaugurate Jewar Airport Today: Facts To Know About Noida Airport

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday will inaugurate Phase I of Noida International Airport at Jewar.

He will undertake a walkthrough of the Terminal Building of Noida International Airport around 11.30 am. It will be formally inaugurated around 12 noon after which he will address a public gathering.

Noida International Airport along with Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi will function as an integrated aviation system, easing congestion, expanding passenger capacity, and positioning Delhi NCR among leading global aviation hubs.

Facts To Know

• Noida International Airport (NIA), popularly known as Jewar Airport or Noida Airport, is a new green‑field international airport being built in Jewar, Gautam Buddha Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh, roughly 70-80 km south of Delhi.
• Noida International Airport is among the largest greenfield airport projects in India.
• Phase I of Noida International Airport has been developed at a total investment of around ₹11,200 crore under a 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 development.
• It features a 3,900-meter runway capable of handling wide-body aircraft, along with modern navigation systems including Instrument Landing System (ILS) and advanced airfield lighting to support efficient, all-weather, round-the-clock operations.
• The airport also incorporates a robust cargo ecosystem, including a Multi-Modal Cargo Hub, featuring an Integrated Cargo Terminal and logistics zones.
• The cargo facility is designed to handle over 2.5 lakh metric tonnes annually, expandable to around 18 lakh metric tonnes, and includes a dedicated 40-acre Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) facility.

Location: Near Jewar town, in six villages (Rohi, Dayanatpur, Kishorpur, Parohi, Ranhera, Banwari Bas) in Gautam Buddha Nagar, Uttar Pradesh.

Distance from Delhi: About 70-80 km; accessible via Yamuna Expressway and the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway, with dedicated approach roads.

• 1 runway of about 3,900-4,000 m, CAT‑III compliant, capable of handling wide‑body aircraft (e.g., A350, B777, B787) in all weathers.
• 1 terminal with integrated domestic and international facilities plus initial cargo handling.

Ultimate long‑term capacity:

• Up to 70 million passengers per year across 4-6 runways and multiple terminals.
• Planned area: about 2,900-5,000 hectares (roughly 3,000-5,000 acres).

Runways, terminals, and infrastructure

Runways:

Phase‑I: 1 runway ~3,900-4,000 m long.

The entire project is being rolled out in 4 phases, with ultimate capacity build‑out expected over the next 15-20 years.

Road connectivity: Direct access via Yamuna Expressway, Delhi-Mumbai Expressway, and regional highways; a 31 km expressway is also planned towards Faridabad.

Rail and metro: Proposed regional rail and metro links are under planning to integrate Jewar with NCR‑wide public transport.

Strategic role: Positioned as a major freight and passenger hub for India and the Asian region, with potential for long‑haul and regional international routes.