Noida International Airport inauguration: PM Modi to launch Delhi-NCR’s new Airport in Jewar on March 28 – Key details

Noida International Airport aerodrome license

Earlier this month, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)granted the Aerodrome License to YIAPL for the Noida International Airport. The airport has been licensed under the Public Use category for all-weather operations.

Noida International Airport construction

Noida International Airport is among the largest greenfield airport projects in the country. The Phase 1 of the airport has been developed at a total investment of around Rs 11,200 crore. The airport has been developed by Yamuna International Airport Private Limited (YIAPL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Zurich Airport International AG, under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model with the Government of Uttar Pradesh and the Government of India. The concession period commenced on 1 October 2021 for a period of 40 years.

Noida International Airport passenger capacity

The Noida International Airport will have a passenger handling capacity of 12 million passengers per annum (MPPA), with scalability up to 70 MPPA upon full development. The airport will feature a 3,900-meter runway capable of handling wide-body aircraft, along with modern navigation systems including Instrument Landing System (ILS) and advanced airfield lighting to support efficient, all-weather, round-the-clock operations.

Noida International Airport design

The Noida International Airport has been designed as a sustainable and future-ready infrastructure project. According to the release, the airport aims to operate as a net-zero emissions facility, integrating energy-efficient systems and environmentally responsible practices. “Its architectural design draws inspiration from Indian heritage, incorporating elements reminiscent of traditional ghats and havelis, thereby blending cultural aesthetics with modern infrastructure,” it said.