PM Modi to Inaugurate Noida International Airport in Jewar

Jewar, March 28, 2026 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to inaugurate the first phase of the Noida International Airport at Jewar today. The airport is one of India’s biggest greenfield infrastructure projects and is expected to become a major aviation hub for the Delhi-NCR region.

Key Event Details

Project Highlights

• Built at an estimated cost of Rs 11,200 crore in Phase 1.
• Designed to handle 12 million passengers per year in the first phase.
• Final capacity can be expanded to 70 million passengers per year in later phases.
• Includes a 3,900-metre runway capable of handling wide-body aircraft.
• Will reduce pressure on Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport and improve NCR air connectivity.

Why It Matters

This airport is expected to support regional trade, tourism, and employment in western Uttar Pradesh. It will also improve travel options for people in Noida, Greater Noida, Ghaziabad, Agra, and nearby districts.

Student Relevance

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