Noida International Airport Set for October 30 Inauguration, Flight Operations to Follow
Union Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu announced that the Noida International Airport (Jewar Airport) will be inaugurated on October 30, with flight operations starting 45 days later. The airport's first phase will connect at least 10 cities and handle 1.2 crore passengers annually. Upon completion of all four phases, it's expected to accommodate 7 crore passengers per year. Developed through a partnership between Zurich Airport and the Uttar Pradesh government, with Tata Power and Tata Projects involved, the airport aims to become India's largest greenfield airport and potentially Asia's largest.
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Union Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu has announced that the much-anticipated Noida International Airport, also known as Jewar Airport, is scheduled for inauguration on October 30. Flight operations at the new airport are expected to commence 45 days after the inauguration.
Key Highlights
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Inauguration Date | October 30 |
| Flight Operations | Set to begin 45 days after inauguration |
| Initial Connectivity | At least 10 cities in the first phase |
| First Phase Capacity | 1.2 crore passengers annually |
| Ultimate Capacity | 7 crore passengers per year upon completion of all four phases |
Project Details
The Noida International Airport project, which has faced several delays, is finally nearing completion. Originally slated to open in September last year and subsequently postponed to April, the airport is now on track for an October inauguration.
Development and Construction
The airport is being developed through a partnership between Zurich Airport and the Uttar Pradesh government. Tata Power and Tata Projects have secured contracts for power supply and engineering, respectively. Construction of the airport began three years ago, with ambitious plans to make it the country's largest greenfield airport and potentially Asia's largest.
Phase-wise Development
First Phase
- Single runway
- One terminal
- Capacity to handle 1.2 crore passengers annually
Full Development (All Four Phases)
- Total capacity expected to reach 7 crore passengers per year
Significance
The Noida International Airport is poised to become a major aviation hub in North India. Its strategic location near the national capital region and substantial passenger capacity are expected to significantly boost air connectivity and economic development in the region.
As the project moves towards completion, all eyes will be on the October 30 inauguration, marking a significant milestone in India's aviation infrastructure development.
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