The Noida International Airport in Jewar, Greater Noida, is set to open on April 17, 2025. As of January 28, 2025, construction of the terminal building is about 80% complete. There have been significant advances in key areas, including the terminal’s construction.The flooring has been finished, and important systems like baggage handling and escalators have been put in place. The roofing project is presently in progress.
The completed air traffic control tower is outfitted with functional systems to guarantee efficient air traffic control.
With ₹9,024 crore spent so far, about 90% of the ₹10,000 crore budget allotted for the first phase has been used. The concessionaire, Yamuna International Airport Private Limited, will use these monies for project development and land acquisition.
Features of Noida International Airport (Jewar Airport)
Serving the National Capital Region (NCR), the Noida International Airport is situated in Jewar, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. One of the biggest airports in Asia and India, Noida International Airport covers an area of about 5,000 hectares.
In Phase 1, it can handle 12 million passengers annually. In the upcoming years, it is anticipated to increase to 30 million and then 70 million.
With six runways—including a 3,900-meter north runway and a 4,150-meter south runway—it can accommodate 489,700 aircraft movements annually. The 101,590-square-meter airport terminal has a landscaped courtyard in the middle.
With contactless services and facial recognition, India’s first digital airport connects different forms of transportation and acts as a multimodal hub. It aims for long-term viability and uses eco-friendly building materials. Future expansions will add more terminals and better infrastructure.
These characteristics set Jewar Airport apart as a crucial advancement in easing current airport traffic while offering cutting-edge amenities for travellers and freight.
An Overview of the Development of Infrastructure
Airside infrastructure development, which includes runways, taxiways, and aprons, is 89% ready to finish. In contrast, landside infrastructure development, which includes terminals, access roads, parking facilities, and public transportation connections, is 79% due to finish.
The concessionaire applied for an aerodrome license after a successful validation flight in December 2024, and the permit is anticipated to be granted in March 2025.
All things considered, the Noida International Airport project is a significant advancement for the National Capital Region (NCR), and once it is operational, it may ease traffic at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport.
With its ambitious expansion plans, the Noida International Airport is poised to become a vital aviation hub in India, supporting regional economic growth while enabling more air traffic.
