PM inaugurates Noida International Airport; operations to begin later
Prime Minister Narendra Modi formally inaugurated the Noida International Airport, the National Capital Region's second airport, at Jewar. The project, an investment of ₹11,200 crore, is envisioned as a transformative phase for Uttar Pradesh and India, aiming to boost connectivity and create opportunities for farmers, MSMEs, and youth. In its first phase, it will handle 12 million passengers annually with a single runway, with a long-term plan for 70 million passengers and up to six runways. While inaugurated, operations are slated to begin later than the initially projected October 2025. PM Modi also highlighted the airport's role in mitigating the impact of global disruptions, such as the West Asia conflict, on essential commodity supplies.
Key Points
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Noida International Airport at Jewar, Uttar Pradesh.
- The airport is the National Capital Region's second and involves an investment of ₹11,200 crore.
- It aims to enhance connectivity for a vast catchment area and create economic opportunities in western Uttar Pradesh.
- The first phase capacity is 12 million passengers annually with one runway, with a long-term plan for 70 million passengers and six runways.
- Operations are yet to commence, despite the formal inauguration.
Exam Facts
- Airport Name: Noida International Airport (Jewar).
- Investment: ₹11,200 crore.
- First phase capacity: 12 million passengers annually, single runway.
- Concession deal signed in 2020 with Swiss firm Zurich Airport International AG.
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