Construction of the Noida International Airport in Jewar has reached an advanced stage, with nearly 90 percent of the work completed. The terminal building and ancillary infrastructure are almost ready, and the developer has asked the prime minister to set a date for the official inauguration. The project is one of the most significant aviation undertakings in northern India.
According to officials, the terminal structure is substantially finished, and ten passenger boarding piers have been installed. The remaining 15 boarding bridges will be put in place by October. Work on the airside, including runways and taxiways, is progressing swiftly. The first phase of the airport is expected to be completed later this year, allowing initial passenger flights to begin soon after.
When operational, the Noida International Airport will be among the largest airports in the region. The initial phase is designed to handle around 1.20 crore passengers annually. Future expansions are already planned: by 2036, capacity could increase to 3.4 crore passengers per year, and by 2040 it may reach 7 crore. The project draws inspiration from Zurich’s airport, with modular construction to allow seamless growth over time.
Key milestones include 90 percent overall completion, ten boarding piers already in place and 15 more boarding bridges scheduled for installation. The first phase will open with a capacity of 1.20 crore passengers per year, with expansions slated for 2036 and 2040. The developer has requested that the prime minister inaugurate the airport once final preparations are complete.
State authorities say that once the inauguration date is fixed, remaining work such as interior fit-outs and systems testing will be finalised. The new airport is expected to improve connectivity for the National Capital Region and provide an alternative to the crowded Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi. Residents and businesses in western Uttar Pradesh are anticipating the economic benefits that will accompany the airport’s opening.
- Noida International Airport at Jewar is 90 % complete and nearing inauguration.
- Terminal and ten boarding piers are finished; 15 more boarding bridges to be installed by October.
- First phase will handle 1.20 crore passengers annually, expanding to 3.4 crore by 2036 and 7 crore by 2040.
- Developer has requested the prime minister to inaugurate the airport after final preparations.
- The airport aims to boost connectivity and ease congestion in the National Capital Region.
