PM Modi inaugurates new Noida International Airport

On March 28, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi officially opened the Noida International Airport (NIA) in Jewar, Uttar Pradesh.

personNarendra Modi

orgNoida International Airport

locationJewar

locationUttar Pradesh

This major project provides a much-needed second gateway for the National Capital Region (NCR), designed to relieve the heavy traffic at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport.

orgIndira Gandhi International Airport

Built by Yamuna International Airport Private Limited, the facility represents a key advancement in regional infrastructure.

orgYamuna International Airport Private Limited

Major airlines like IndiGo, Air India Express, and Akasa Air have already committed to launching routes connecting to cities such as Mumbai and Bengaluru.

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locationIndia

locationMumbai

locationBengaluru

Beyond passenger travel, the airport features a dedicated cargo hub and India's first in-house Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) unit.

locationIndia

This project is a central part of the government’s vision to boost economic growth and establish Uttar Pradesh as a leading hub for aviation in India, supporting long-term goals for a more developed nation.

locationUttar Pradesh

locationIndia

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When is the Noida International Airport expected to begin regular commercial flight operations?

Between mid-April and May 2026

December 2026

March 2026

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Between mid-April and May 2026

What is the initial annual passenger capacity of the new airport?

12 million

225 million

70 million

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12 million

What is the primary purpose of building the Noida International Airport?

To relieve congestion at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport

To replace the Delhi airport entirely

To serve exclusively as a cargo hub

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To relieve congestion at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport

Which design elements are incorporated into the terminal architecture?

Futuristic metallic structures

Minimalist Scandinavian design

Traditional ghats and havelis

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Traditional ghats and havelis

What unique facility will the airport host as a first in India?

A high-speed rail terminal

An automated customs processing center

An in-house Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) facility

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An in-house Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) facility

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