Prime Minister Narendra Modi officially inaugurated the much-awaited Phase I of the Noida International Airport (NIA) in Jewar, Gautam Buddha Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh, today, on 28 March 2026. Developed as the second international airport for the Delhi NCR region to complement Indira Gandhi International Airport, the NIA will significantly ease congestion, expand passenger capacity, and position the Delhi NCR region among leading global aviation hubs.
With the launch of Noida International Airport, Uttar Pradesh will become the only Indian state to have five international airports. Phase I of NIA has been developed with an investment of approximately Rs. 11,200 crore under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model. The project is developed by Yamuna International Airport Private Limited (a subsidiary of Zurich Airport International AG), in partnership with the governments of Uttar Pradesh and India.
PM Narendra Modi posted on the social media platform X, “Tomorrow, 28th March, is a day of immense importance for the people of Uttar Pradesh and the NCR. Phase I of Noida International Airport will be inaugurated. This will boost commerce and connectivity. It will ease congestion at the IGI Airport in Delhi.”
He further stated, “The Noida airport is among the key greenfield projects in our nation. In addition to passenger services, it will have a robust cargo ecosystem, thus boosting the logistics sector.”
Tomorrow, 28th March is a day of immense importance for the people of Uttar Pradesh and the NCR. Phase I of Noida International Airport will be inaugurated. This will boost commerce and connectivity. It will ease congestion at the IGI Airport in Delhi.
The Noida airport is… pic.twitter.com/oZZAs6tUk6
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 27, 2026
Noida International Airport: Key Facts and Highlights
Noida International Airport is among the largest greenfield airport projects in India.
Integrated with energy-efficient systems, the airport aims to operate as a net-zero emissions facility.
The IATA code of the Noida International Airport is DXN. Flight operations are expected within 45 days to two months of inauguration.
Located on the Yamuna Expressway, the Noida International Airport has been planned as a multi-modal transport hub with seamless connectivity across road, rail, metro, and regional transit systems.
Phase I of the airport will initially have a passenger handling capacity of 12 million passengers per annum (MPPA), with scalability up to 70 MPPA upon full development.
Akasa Air, IndiGo, and Air India Express have confirmed operations in the initial phase.
It features a 3,900-metre (3.9 kilometres) runway capable of handling wide-body aircraft, along with modern navigation systems, including the Instrument Landing System (ILS), and advanced airfield lighting to support efficient, all-weather, round-the-clock operations.
The airport also has a Multi-Modal Cargo Hub, an Integrated Cargo Terminal and logistics zones. The cargo system is designed to handle over 2.5 lakh metric tonnes annually, expandable to around 18 lakh metric tonnes. It also houses a dedicated 40-acre Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) facility.
The architectural design of the airport draws inspiration from Indian heritage, featuring elements of traditional ghats and havelis.
Noida International Airport Inauguration LIVE
Watch PM Narendra Modi addressal during the inauguration event of the Noida International Airport.
The inauguration of Phase-I of Noida International Airport marks a major step in Uttar Pradesh’s growth story and India’s aviation future. https://t.co/8OLduHTZU8
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 28, 2026
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