Noida International Airport Jewar highlights: A flight every 2 minutes, says PM Modi at airport inauguration

Noida International Airport Jewar LIVE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated Phase I of Noida International Airport at Jewar, calling it a symbol of "India's new spirit."

• Phase I of the airport has been developed at a total investment of around ₹11,200 crore under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model.
• PM was accompanied by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu and other dignitaries.
• The DGCA issued the aerodrome licence to the airport on March 6, 2026. After this approval, cargo and domestic flights were expected to start within 45 days, as per the project plan.
• PM Modi said that Noida International Airport will connect north India to the entire world and it will become an airport from where a flight will take off every two minutes.

Noida International Airport Jewar LIVE: Apart from PM Narendra Modi, the inaugration programme was attended by Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Union Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu, and Deputy Chief Ministers Keshav Prasad Maurya and Brajesh Pathak, among others.

The gathering also included people carrying posters and banners, while many waved the BJP flag and the national tricolour.

Noida International Airport Jewar LIVE: Following the inauguration of Noida airport on Saturday, a local told ANI, "The biggest benefit will be development in this region, which will be historic, as it was once considered one of the most backward areas.

He also added that with the establishment of airport, Noida "will become one of the most developed regions of India..."

Noida International Airport Jewar LIVE: PM Naredra Mondi on Saturday said that for years, the Congress government at the Centre and previous state governments did not allow the foundation stone of the Noida airport to be laid.

“From 2004 to 2014, this project remained hidden in files. Even when our government was formed in Delhi, the Samajwadi Party government in UP blocked it for the first 2–3 years,” he said.

Noida International Airport Jewar LIVE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that the new Noida International Airport is a prime example of the work culture of the 'Double-Engine Government.'

He said that the Atal Bihari Vajpayee government initially gave approval for this airport in the files back in 2003. "Many of you here today might not even have been born in 2003; others who were 35 then may have retired by now. Yet, the airport was not built."

Noida International Airport Jewar LIVE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated Phase I of Noida International Airport at Jewar, calling it a symbol of "India's new spirit" and highlighting its potential to drive development in Uttar Pradesh.

He emphasised that the airport will serve as a catalyst for development, creating opportunities for the youth and farmers of Uttar Pradesh while benefiting surrounding regions like Agra, Mathura, and Ghaziabad.

Noida International Airport Jewar LIVE: Industry leaders on Saturday said the inauguration of the Noida International Airport will act as a major catalyst for infrastructure and real estate development in the National Capital Region (NCR), unlocking new opportunities for investment and economic growth.

Anshuman Magazine of CBRE Group said the project will have a significant impact on real estate and investment flows. "The Jewar Airport is a landmark infrastructure project, not just for the NCR but for India's broader economic geography," he said.

Noida International Airport Jewar LIVE: The DGCA issued the aerodrome licence to the airport on March 6, 2026. After this approval, cargo and domestic flights were expected to start within 45 days, as per the project plan. This suggests that commercial flight services may begin between mid-April and May 2026. International flight services are likely to begin from September this year, officials told HT earlier.

Noida International Airport Jewar LIVE: On crises created by West Asia war, Modi said, "To make 'Viksit Bharat', everyone's efforts are very important. 140 crore Indians must work hard and face the global crises together. The war that is going on right now, we have to face this crisis with calm, patience, and unity together. This is a crisis that is causing problems all over the world. We have to worry about our country the most. And this is the biggest strength of us Indians."

Noida International Airport Jewar LIVE: “Till now, more than 2.5 crore people have travelled to Namo Bharat. Our government is investing heavily in the modern infrastructure of 'Viksit Bharat'. In the last 11 years, the infrastructure budget has increased by more than 6 times. In these years, ₹17 lakh crore have been spent on highways and expressways. More than 1 lakh kms of highways have been constructed,” Modi said.

Noida International Airport Jewar LIVE: Speaking at the inauguration of the Noida airport, PM Modi said the priority of the government is people's convenience. “Today, the priority of our government is the convenience of the citizens of the country... Modern rail services like Metro and Vande Bharat are being expanded with the same intention,” he said.

Noida International Airport Jewar LIVE: In an indirect dig at the Opposition, PM Modi said that in times of crisis, we must avoid statements that harm nation. “Actions that harm country are never forgiven by citizens,” Modi said.

Noida International Airport Jewar LIVE: PM Modi said that the government's policies, strategy are guided solely by India's interests, welfare of its people.

Noida International Airport Jewar LIVE: A huge crowd had gathered for the inauguration of Noida International Airport by PM Modi in Jewar on Saturday.

Noida International Airport Jewar LIVE: The DGCA issued the aerodrome licence to the airport on March 6, 2026. After this approval, cargo and domestic flights were expected to start within 45 days, as per the project plan.

This suggests that commercial flight services may begin between mid-April and May 2026. More details here.

Noida International Airport Jewar LIVE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated Phase I of Noida International Airport at Jewar.

After the inauguration, he said: “The Noida, which was once left to its own due to superstition, out of fear of losing elections, previous rulers were afraid of coming here. I remember when the Samajwadi Party government was in power, and I made a plan to visit Noida; the Chief Minister was so scared that he did not follow through with that plan. People tried to scare me too... I said, 'I am going to seek the blessings of this place, which will give me the strength to serve until the end of my life.' Now, that area is ready to welcome the whole world. This entire region is fulfilling the selfless resolve of India.”

Noida International Airport Jewar LIVE: On inauguration of Noida International Airport on Saturday, PM Modi said, “The inauguration of Phase-I of Noida International Airport marks a major step in Uttar Pradesh’s growth story and India’s aviation future.”

Noida International Airport Jewar LIVE: PM Modi said that Noida International Airport will connect north India to the entire world and it will become an airport from where a flight will take off every two minutes.

Noida International Airport Jewar LIVE: “From here, aircrafts will fly around the world, and along with this, it will also become the symbol of the flight of developed Uttar Pradesh. I would like to congratulate the people of Uttar Pradesh, especially the people of West Uttar Pradesh, for this magnificent airport,” Modi said at the inauguration of the Noida International Airport.

Noida International Airport Jewar LIVE: PM Modi said that the Noida International Airport will benefit cities and towns like Agra, Mathura, Aligarh, Ghaziabad, Meerut, Itawa, Bulandshahr, Faridabad. “This entire region is going to benefit greatly. This airport is going to bring many new opportunities for the farmers, small and medium-sized businesses and the youth of West UP,” Modi said.

Noida International Airport Jewar LIVE: PM Modi said Noida International Airport will create new opportunities for farmers, small traders and youngsters of Western Uttar Pradesh.

Noida International Airport Jewar LIVE: On crisis created by West Asia war, PM Modi said that Indian citizens helping country through turbulent times.

Noida International Airport Jewar LIVE: PM Modi said the airport will benefit farmers of Uttar Pradesh, small industries.

Noida International Airport Jewar LIVE: Asking people present at the event to ‘inaugurate’ the airport, PM Modi said the airport is the future of the people and should be unveiled by them. Modi asked people to switch on the flashlight of their phones to symbolically inaugurate the airport.