Noida International Airport, now renamed Narendra Modi International Airport, is set to become Uttar Pradesh’s largest airport, enhancing regional connectivity and capacity.
Noida International Airport, located in Jewar, Uttar Pradesh, has officially been renamed Narendra Modi International Airport, Noida-Jewar. This decision was announced by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday, following approval from the Uttar Pradesh Cabinet.
In his address to the media, Adityanath expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the airport, referring to it as a significant gift to the people of Uttar Pradesh. He stated, “Thankful to the Prime Minister Narendra Modi for this airport gifted to Noida, the Council of Ministers of Uttar Pradesh has approved the renaming of the airport as Narendra Modi International Airport, Noida-Jewar.” He also noted that the airport is poised to become the largest in the state.
The airport was inaugurated for its first phase on March 28, 2026, by Prime Minister Modi. Flight operations commenced on June 15, with IndiGo being the first airline to operate from the new facility. The inaugural flight took off from Lucknow, marking the beginning of services at the airport.
The development of Noida International Airport is managed by Yamuna International Airport Private Limited, a subsidiary of Zurich Airport International AG, in collaboration with Noida International Airport Limited as the implementing agency.
The first phase of the airport was developed at an estimated cost of ₹11,282 crore. Initially, it is designed to handle approximately 12 million passengers annually, with plans to expand capacity to around 70 million passengers in the future.
The airport features a 3,900-meter-long runway capable of accommodating wide-body aircraft. It is equipped with advanced navigation and landing facilities to ensure smooth flight operations.
One of the key aspects of Narendra Modi International Airport is its design as a multimodal transport hub, integrating air travel with other transportation modes, including road transport. This connectivity is expected to facilitate the movement of passengers from Noida, Greater Noida, and other areas in Western Uttar Pradesh and the Delhi-NCR region.
The runway is fitted with an Instrument Landing System (ILS) at both ends, allowing aircraft to land and take off under various weather and visibility conditions. The direction of landing can be adjusted based on factors such as wind direction.
With its state-of-the-art facilities and increased passenger capacity, Narendra Modi International Airport is anticipated to play a crucial role in meeting the growing aviation demands in the region. This renaming and the subsequent developments come after the successful inauguration and commencement of operations at the airport.
According to The Sunday Guardian, the airport’s enhancements are expected to significantly impact regional connectivity and economic growth.