Noida International Airport: A flight every 2 minutes, says PM Modi
Noida International Airport Jewar highlights: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated the Phase 1 of the much-awaited airport in UP’s Jewar. He was accompanied by Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath, UP governor Anandiben Patel, and Union aviation minister Ram Mohan Naidu. Following the inauguration, PM Modi called the airport a symbol of “India’s new spirit” and stressed on its potential to drive development in Uttar Pradesh.
He emphasised that the airport will serve as a catalyst for development, creating opportunities for the youth and farmers of Uttar Pradesh while benefiting surrounding regions like Agra, Mathura, and Ghaziabad.
Ahead of the inauguration, security was beefed up around Noida International Airport and traffic curbs were in place in view of the inauguration by Modi. The advisory will remain in force from 7 am to 11 pm on Saturday, with arrangements made to ensure uninterrupted passage of emergency vehicles such as ambulances and fire services.
The airport was finally opened after multiple delays and is set to become the second international airport serving the Delhi-NCR region, after the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA). The two airports will function as an integrated aviation system that will ease congestion, expand passenger capacity, and position Delhi-NCR among leading global aviation hubs, the government said in a statement earlier.
The airport will serve as a primary international airport for major Uttar Pradesh cities such as Noida, Meerut, Ghaziabad, Mathura and Agra and It will also act as a gateway to several pilgrimage and tourist destinations.
Traffic advisory issued
A traffic advisory waws issued ahead of Modi’s visit for the airport inauguration with entry routes being earmarked, parking zones segregated, and commercial vehicles diverted by the Gautam Buddh Nagar Traffic Police. The advisory will remain in force from 7 am to 11 pm on Saturday.
Inauguration after multiple delays
The airport was first set for a launch on December 1, 2024 which was postponed to April 2025. It was again postponed to September 1,2025 and then finally to early 2026.
