The Jewar airport, part of a larger ₹29,560 crore plan, is expected to emerge as a major aviation hub serving the National Capital Region and western Uttar Pradesh.
PC Bureau
March 28, 2026: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated the first phase of the Noida International Airport at Jewar, a ₹11,282 crore project aimed at boosting connectivity in north India.
The airport is part of a larger development plan estimated at ₹29,560 crore, with the goal of turning Jewar into a major aviation hub for the National Capital Region and western Uttar Pradesh.
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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath attended the ceremony along with Union and state ministers.
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Noida International Airport CEO Christoph Schnellmann said the project would link the greater Delhi region to domestic and global destinations, combining “Swiss efficiency and Indian hospitality.”
At the event, a sacred artefact of Lord Buddha was presented to the Prime Minister.
VIDEO | Visuals of Noida International Airport, Jewar, which will be inaugurated by PM Modi later today.
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Filmmaker Boney Kapoor, who is associated with the upcoming international film city project near the airport, said the development would generate significant employment and could begin operations soon.
Authorities imposed traffic restrictions across Noida and Greater Noida ahead of the inauguration, with diversions in place on key routes including the Yamuna Expressway.
Officials said the airport is expected to significantly enhance regional connectivity, attract investment, and support large-scale infrastructure and industrial projects in the area.
The airport is expected to ease congestion at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport, which currently handles a significant share of the region’s air traffic. Once fully operational, the Jewar facility will function as a secondary hub, improving passenger capacity and cargo movement across northern India.
Officials said the project is also likely to accelerate urban development along the Yamuna Expressway corridor, with plans for logistics hubs, commercial zones, and residential clusters already underway. The airport is being positioned as a catalyst for long-term economic growth in the region.
