Published: 27 March 2026Business TodayEconomy
PM Modi Inaugurates Noida International Airport at Jewar - NCR's Second Airport Opens
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on March 28, 2026, inaugurated Phase-1 of the Noida International Airport at Jewar in Gautam Buddha Nagar, Uttar Pradesh. The PM arrived at the airport at around 11:30 AM to review the terminal infrastructure and formally inaugurated Phase-1 at 12 noon, followed by an address to a public gathering.
The airport, one of India's most ambitious greenfield infrastructure projects, is positioned as the second major international airport for the National Capital Region (NCR) alongside Indira Gandhi International Airport. Phase-1, built with an investment of approximately ₹11,200 crore, is designed to handle 12 million passengers per annum (MPPA), with plans to scale up to 60-70 million by 2050.
Flight operations are expected to begin within 45 days to two months after inauguration. IndiGo has signed as the launch carrier, followed by Akasa Air and Air India Express. The airport is directly connected to the six-lane Yamuna Expressway, providing quick access to Noida, Greater Noida, Agra, Mathura, and Vrindavan.
With this inauguration, Uttar Pradesh surpasses Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Kerala to become the state with the most international airports in India.
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PM Modi inaugurated Phase-1 of Noida International Airport at Jewar on March 28, 2026, built with ₹11,200 crore to handle 12 million passengers annually, scalable to 60-70 million by 2050. As NCR's second international airport, it boosts Uttar Pradesh's aviation lead. IndiGo, Akasa Air and Air India Express will launch operations.
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What is the passenger capacity of Phase-1 of the Noida International Airport inaugurated on March 28, 2026?
Explanation · Correct answer BPhase-1 of the Noida International Airport is designed to handle 12 million passengers per annum, built with ₹11,200 crore investment.
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When did PM Modi inaugurate Noida International Airport at Jewar and what is its capacity?
**PM Narendra Modi** inaugurated **Phase-1 of Noida International Airport at Jewar** in Gautam Buddha Nagar, Uttar Pradesh on **March 28, 2026**. Phase-1 is designed to handle **12 million passengers per annum (MPPA)**, with plans to scale to **60-70 million by 2050**.
How much did Phase-1 of Noida Jewar Airport cost and which airlines are the launch carriers?
Phase-1 of Noida International Airport was built with an investment of approximately **₹11,200 crore**. **IndiGo** signed as the launch carrier, followed by **Akasa Air** and **Air India Express**. Flight operations are expected to begin within **45 days to 2 months** after inauguration.
Which expressway connects Noida International Airport at Jewar and which cities does it serve?
The Noida International Airport at Jewar is directly connected to the **six-lane Yamuna Expressway**, providing quick access to **Noida, Greater Noida, Agra, Mathura, and Vrindavan**. It serves as NCR's second major international airport alongside Indira Gandhi International Airport.
Which state became India's top state for international airports after Noida Jewar Airport inauguration?
**Uttar Pradesh** surpassed **Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Kerala** to become the state with the **most international airports in India** after the inauguration of Noida International Airport at Jewar on March 28, 2026.
What is the long-term passenger capacity target for Noida International Airport at Jewar by 2050?
The long-term vision for Noida International Airport at Jewar is to scale capacity to **60-70 million passengers per annum by 2050**. Phase-1, inaugurated in March 2026, handles **12 million passengers per annum**.
