A sneak peek into Noida International Airport ahead of inauguration today

The Noida airport has been developed as the second international airport for the Delhi-NCR region, supporting Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport.

Updated on: Mar 28, 2026, 10:27:38 IST

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the first phase of the Noida International Airport in Uttar Pradesh’s Jewar on Saturday. The airport will be the main international hub for key cities in the state, including Noida, Meerut, Ghaziabad, Mathura and Agra, as well as the entry point for several religious and tourist locations.

The Noida International Airport is expected to handle 12 million passengers every year in the initial phase. (Sunil Ghosh/HT)

The Noida airport has been developed as the second international airport for the Delhi-NCR region, supporting Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport. Both airports are expected to help reduce crowding, increase passenger capacity and strengthen Delhi-NCR’s position among major global aviation centres, according to an official statement.

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Inside Noida International Airport

Ahead of the inauguration, PM Modi posted several images of the airport on Friday. The airport is expected to handle 12 million passengers every year in the initial phase. Once fully completed, its capacity could go up to 70 million passengers each year.

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Take a look at some of the photos:

The Noida airport has been developed as the second international airport for the Delhi-NCR region. (X/@narendramodi)

The airport will be the main international hub for key cities in the state, including Noida, Meerut, Ghaziabad, Mathura and Agra. (X/@narendramodi)

The airport is expected to handle 12 million passengers every year in the initial phase. (X/@narendramodi)

An inside view of the Noida International Airport. (ANI)

A view of New Noida International Airport in Jewar. (Sunil Ghosh/HT)

Officials said the airport has been planned as a multi-modal transport hub. (Sunil Ghosh/HT)

All you need to know about Noida Airport

The airport features a 3,900-metre runway capable of handling wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777-300ER. It also has modern navigation systems, including the Instrument Landing System, and advanced airfield lighting to support smooth operations in all weather conditions, at any time of the day, as per a statement.

Officials said the airport has been planned as a multi-modal transport hub that connects road, rail, metro and regional transit networks. This is expected to cut travel time and reduce logistics costs.

In addition, airport authorities said the terminal design takes ideas from Indian heritage. It includes features inspired by the ghats of Varanasi and Haridwar, haveli-style structures with courtyards, and the use of local materials, art, and lattice screens.

The airport also includes eco-friendly features such as natural light and ventilation, rainwater harvesting and plans to use renewable energy, in line with a net-zero emissions target.

The first phase of the project has been built at an estimated cost of around Rs.11,200 crore under a public-private partnership (PPP) model. The government said it is one of the largest greenfield airport projects in the country.

The airport’s catchment area is based on a 120-minute free-flow travel time. It covers Delhi, Ghaziabad, Gautam Buddha Nagar and parts of Meerut, Sonipat, Jhajjar and Rewari.

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Aryan Mudgal is a Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly three years of experience. He is part of the digital news team at HT and enjoys covering day-to-day news and writing long, detailed explainers on key national and global affairs. He takes particular interest in reading and writing about Indian politics, crime, civic issues, as well as global affairs. He goes berserk when covering elections, especially Lok Sabha and assembly polls, and always looks out for fresh stories that could intrigue readers. At Hindustan Times, Aryan has covered various major events, including the Bihar assembly elections, Maharashtra civic polls, the US' military action in Venezuela, Union Budget, and Bangladesh elections. He has previously worked with the explainers team at Firstpost and the news desk at Times Network, covering a range of events including the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Israel–Hamas war, Russia-Ukraine war, Bangladesh’s student protests and Sheikh Hasina’s ouster, Delhi assembly elections, and more. He completed his bachelor’s degree in CEP (Communications & Media, English, and Psychology) from Christ University, Bengaluru, and later pursued a postgraduate diploma in English Journalism from the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC). He hails from Siliguri in West Bengal and enjoys reading about politics and day-to-day issues concerning the state. Outside of work, Aryan loves listening to music and enjoys rewatching his favourite comfort shows.Read More

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