Noida International Airport or Jewar Airport, located about 75 kilometers from Delhi on Yamuna Expressway, is now completely ready to be presented to the country. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate it on Saturday (March 28, 2026). This airport is not just an infrastructure project, but is being considered a big step that will change the direction of transport, trade and urban development of North India.
How is the design of Jewar Airport?
The design of Jewar Airport makes it different from other airports due to the confluence of tradition and modern design. The ghat-like stairs outside the terminal are inspired by Varanasi and Haridwar, while the undulating ceiling above gives the impression of flowing water. Inside, the open courtyard, latticed walls and natural lighting give a glimpse of Indian architecture. This design has been prepared by Nordic Office of Architecture, Grimshaw, Haptic Architects and STUP Consultants.
India’s largest greenfield airport
This project, spread over about 5,000 hectares, has the potential to become the largest airport in Asia and the fourth largest in the world when completely ready. Aerodrome license has been received from DGCA on March 6, 2026 and security clearance from BCAS. It is being developed by a subsidiary of Zurich Airport International AG, which will provide international level facilities.
Focus on green and smart airport
Jewar Airport has been prepared to become the country’s first net-zero energy airport. More than 25% of its energy will come from solar, while UV-reflective glass will reduce heat by about 37%. Systems like rainwater harvesting and organic waste management also make it special from the environmental point of view.
When will the flights fly after the inauguration?
Jewar MLA Dhirendra Singh has said that the airport will be inaugurated on March 28, 2026, but commercial flights will not start on the same day. According to the Civil Aviation Minister, after getting the license, flight operations will start within 45 days to 2 months i.e. the first domestic flight is expected by the end of April or May 2026. IndiGo will be the launch airline, while Akasa Air and Air India Express will also be included initially.
Expansion will take place in phases – the largest airport will be built by 2050
The airport will be developed in four phases. The first phase will have a capacity to handle 1.2 crore passengers annually with one runway and one terminal. The target is to develop 6 runways and a capacity of 7 crore passengers by 2050, which will make it India’s largest airport.
What is the plan to increase connectivity?
Apart from direct connectivity from Yamuna Expressway to Yamuna Expressway by road, metro and bullet train, this airport is being connected by bus services to Delhi, Gurugram, Agra and nearby cities. In future, metro extension, RRTS and Delhi-Varanasi high speed rail stop is also proposed here. The special thing is that a 14.5 km long pod taxi project is also being brought to connect Noida Film City.
What will be the economic impact on the state?
According to the Uttar Pradesh government, this airport can make an estimated contribution of about Rs 1 lakh crore to the state’s economy. Cities like Noida, Greater Noida, Ghaziabad, Aligarh, Mathura and Agra will get direct benefit from this and the pressure on IGI Airport will also reduce.
25 years old story now becomes reality
This project started 25 years ago in the year 2001, when it was first proposed. Prime Minister Modi laid its foundation stone in 2021 and now it is ready for inauguration in 2026.
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