Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated the first phase of the much-anticipated Noida International Airport in Jewar, marking a significant leap in India’s aviation and infrastructure development.
PM Modi inaugurates Noida International Airport, strengthening connectivity, boosting economic growth, and creating new opportunities.
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The grand inaugural ceremony was also attended by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath , underscoring the national importance of the project.
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
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In its Phase 1 operations, the airport is set to handle approximately 1.2 crore (12 million) passengers annually, helping to reduce congestion at the Indira Gandhi International Airport and strengthening connectivity across the Delhi-NCR region.
Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister emphasized that the Noida International Airport will play a transformative role in boosting regional connectivity, enhancing trade and tourism, and generating large-scale employment opportunities.
PM Modi says, “India’s aviation sector is growing rapidly. As new airports are built across India, the demand for new aircraft is also increasing. Consequently, various airlines have placed orders for hundreds of new aircraft. These new facilities and planes will require a large workforce to fly, service, and maintain them. This presents a massive opportunity for our youth. To support this, our government is also expanding training facilities across the aviation sector.”
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath highlighted the airport as a landmark achievement for Uttar Pradesh, stating that it will accelerate industrial growth and position the state as a key investment destination.
Strategically located in Jewar, the airport is designed with state-of-the-art facilities, sustainable infrastructure, and future-ready expansion plans. Once fully developed, it is expected to become one of Asia’s largest aviation hubs.
Experts believe the project will serve as a major economic driver for western Uttar Pradesh and the broader NCR region, improving logistics, attracting global investments, and strengthening India’s aviation ecosystem.
