PM Narendra Modi inaugurates Noida International Airport (Jewar) Phase-I

Narendra Modi inaugurated the Phase-I of Noida International Airport at Jewar (Gautam Buddha Nagar, Uttar Pradesh) on 28 March 2026, marking a major milestone in India’s aviation infrastructure.

Key Highlights

Phase-I of the airport has been officially inaugurated.

Located in Jewar, Uttar Pradesh, serving the Delhi-NCR region.

PM also laid foundation for:

Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facilities (40 acres)

The airport is expected to:

Boost regional connectivity

Support trade, logistics, and tourism

Designed as a major international gateway for North India.

Infrastructure & Capacity

Phase-I capacity:

Around 12 million passengers annually

Planned expansion:

Up to 70 million passengers annually by 2036

Includes:

Runway, passenger terminal, cargo infrastructure

Located along Yamuna Expressway with multi-modal connectivity

Economic & Regional Impact

Will:

Reduce congestion at Delhi’s IGI Airport

Boost employment opportunities

Benefit:

Farmers

MSMEs

Youth of Western UP

Expected to become a logistics and cargo hub for North India

Environmental & Technical Features

Designed as a net-zero emissions airport

Focus on:

Sustainable infrastructure

Energy-efficient systems