Narendra Modi inaugurated Phase I of the Noida International Airport at Jewar, Gautam Buddha Nagar on 28 March 2026. Built at an estimated cost of ₹11,200 crore under the PPP model, the airport is set to emerge as a major international gateway for the NCR, with an initial capacity of 12 million passengers annually and future expansion up to 70 million.
📊 Key Highlights
- The inauguration ceremony took place around 11:30 AM at Jewar, Uttar Pradesh.
- The Prime Minister conducted a walkthrough of the terminal and addressed a public gathering.
- The airport has been developed as a modern aviation hub with advanced infrastructure.
🏗️ Project Features
- Phase I capacity: 12 million passengers per annum, scalable to 70 million.
- Cargo handling: Initially 2.5 lakh metric tonnes, expandable to 18 lakh metric tonnes.
- Developed as a multi-modal transport hub integrating road, rail, metro, and regional transit.
