Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Noida International Airport (NIA) on March 28, 2026, marking a milestone for Uttar Pradesh’s aviation hub. Located in Jewar, Gautam Buddha Nagar, this greenfield airport—India’s largest by land area at 5,300 acres—promises to ease Delhi’s air traffic crunch. Developed by Zurich Airport International and Yamuna International Airport Pvt Ltd at Rs 10,056 crore initial cost, Phase 1 features a 3,700m runway, 75-million-passenger terminal, and cargo hub. Full capacity: 70 million passengers and 2.1 million tonnes cargo annually by 2047. It will create 25,000 direct jobs and lakhs indirectly, boosting UP’s GDP.
UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath reviewed final preps on March 26, confirming runway tests, ATC tower ops, and trial flights success. The state deployed 5,000 personnel for security, traffic, and VIP protocols. Connectivity shines: 30km from Yamuna Expressway, metro links, and Jewar Airport City with IT parks, hotels, and film studios.
FAQs [Frequently Asked Questions]
1. When and where is Noida International Airport opening?
PM Modi inaugurates it on March 28, 2026, in Jewar, Gautam Buddha Nagar, UP. Phase 1 handles 12 million passengers/year on 3,700m runway, easing Delhi congestion.
2. What is the airport’s capacity and cost?
Phase 1: 12M passengers, 0.2M tonnes cargo. Full ops by 2047: 70M passengers, Rs 10,056 crore cost. Spans 5,300 acres, creates 25,000 jobs.
3. How is UP Govt preparing for inauguration?
CM Yogi reviewed on March 26: runway tested, ATC ready, 5,000 personnel for security/VIP. Linked to Yamuna Expressway, metro; first net-zero airport in India.
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