PM Modi To Inaugurate Phase I of Asia's Largest Aviation Hub at Jewar
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to inaugurate the first operational runway and terminal complex (Phase I) of Noida International Airport in Uttar Pradesh starting Saturday, despite multiple scheduling delays. The project aims to create a major aviation hub capable of handling international traffic with facilities designed for high-volume passenger movement.
Key Points
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1Prime Minister Narendra Modi has scheduled an inauguration of Phase I at Jewar on March 28 to expand the National Capital Region's aviation capacity.
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2The airport project will serve as a primary international hub for major Uttar Pradesh cities including Noida, Meerut, Ghaziabad, Mathura and Agra.
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3Backed by Swiss operator Zurich Airport International AG, Phase I is designed with facilities capable of handling up to 70 million passengers annually.
Perspectives
The inauguration of Phase I at Jewar aims to add capacity to the National Capital Region's aviation network.
— [Mar 27, 14:07] PM Modi to inaugurate Noida Jewar AirportOpening this airport is expected to ease congestion currently handled by Delhi Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport due to its large share of air traffic volume in the region.
— [Mar 27, 12:54] PM Modi Offers Glimpse Into Jewar As Noida Airport Phase I Set for LaunchBacked by Swiss operator Zurich Airport International AG and designed with a scale-up capacity of up to seventy million passengers per year.
— [Mar 27, 10:44] PM Modi to launch Noida International Airport's phase 1 in Jewar on March 28; key detailsThe project is set to become Asia's largest aviation hub and will boost connectivity across the National Capital Region.
— [Mar 27, 09:45] Multiple delays later, Noida International Airport phase I inauguration scheduled for tomorrowPrime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Phase-1 of Noida International (Jewar) Airport this Saturday as part of his assertion that Indian development continues despite global crises. This new facility aims to alleviate pressure on Delhi's Indira Gandhi International airport and represents a significant milestone for North India connectivity.
On Saturday, March 28, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the second airport of Delhi-NCR at Jewar in Noida. The first phase features a ₹11,200 crore cost and includes international flight capabilities alongside maintenance facilities designed to create local jobs under an aerotropolis model.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Phase I of Noida International Airport in Uttar Pradesh on Saturday as part of an Rs.12 billion Public-Private Partnership project designed to complement Indira Gandhi International Airport and enhance regional connectivity for Delhi's National Capital Region (NCR). The greenfield airport features a 3,900-meter runway capable of handling wide-body aircraft with initial passenger capacity up to 7 million per annum alongside an expandable cargo facility.