Noida International Airport Begins Commercial Operations
Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu inaugurated operations at the airport, which is expected to emerge as a major aviation hub for the National Capital Region
Gautam Buddha Nagar: Commercial flight operations officially commenced at Noida International Airport in Jewar on Monday, marking a significant milestone in India's aviation infrastructure development.
Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu inaugurated operations at the airport, which is expected to emerge as a major aviation hub for the National Capital Region (NCR).
The first scheduled IndiGo flight, 6E-2278, arrived at the airport from Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport in Lucknow. After its arrival in Jewar, the flight continued onward to Bengaluru, where it was scheduled to land at 11:05 am.
Marking the significance of the event, around 170 farmers from the Jewar region, including 20 women, who voluntarily contributed their ancestral lands for the construction of the airport, travelled on an inaugural flight to Lucknow, where they are set to meet Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.
The farmers' delegation is being led by Jewar MLA Dhirendra Singh. According to an official release, the farmers will thank the Chief Minister for the state's development initiatives and the establishment of the airport, which is expected to boost connectivity and economic activity in the region.
The airport serves as a major international gateway for the NCR and represents a significant step toward strengthening India's airport infrastructure and enhancing regional and international connectivity.
Developed as the second international airport serving the Delhi-NCR region, it complements operations at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport.
Noida International Airport is among India's largest greenfield airport projects. Phase I has been developed at an investment of around Rs 11,200 crore under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model.
The airport features a 3,900-metre runway capable of handling wide-body aircraft, along with modern navigation systems, including an Instrument Landing System (ILS) and advanced airfield lighting to support efficient, all-weather, round-the-clock operations, according to the Prime Minister's Office.
