Infrastructure in India has been developing constantly. From roads to airports, many things are getting upgraded. One of the biggest projects in recent times is the Noida International Airport in Uttar Pradesh. Phase I of this airport was recently inaugurated by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Here’s what he has planned for the airport and how it will boost connectivity and development. Read on to know more!
PM Modi Announces His Plan For Noida International Airport
On Saturday, March 28, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Noida International Airport in Jewar, giving a big boost to the region’s connectivity. The new airport can handle a massive number of passengers and will become a major hub for international travel. While inaugurating it, PM Modi said, “This Jewar Airport is connecting all of North India with the world… the airport is being constructed in such a way that one plane will take off every 2 minutes.”
According to Hindustan Times, he called the airport a “major boost” for development in Uttar Pradesh and a gateway linking North India to the world. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu, and other officials joined PM Modi for the ceremony.
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More About The New Airport
The Noida International Airport has been in the works for several years and faced a few delays before finally opening. As per Hindustan Times, it will become the second international airport for the Delhi-NCR region, alongside Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport. Once fully up and running, the airport will handle a whopping 225 million passengers every year, making it India’s largest.
Phase 1 of the airport has been built in a budget of ₹11,200 crore. That means you can reach it easily by road, rail, metro, and other regional transport systems. The airport also comes with a multi-modal cargo hub. At first, it can handle over 2.5 lakh metric tonnes of cargo annually, but there are plans to ramp this up to 18 lakh metric tonnes in the future.
Right now, the airport can welcome 12 million passengers every year. But the authorities have big plans to grow this number to 70 million passengers per year.
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FAQs
When did PM Modi inaugurated Noida International Airport?
PM Narendra Modi inaugurated Noida International Airport on March 28, 2026.
What plans does PM Modi have for Noida International Airport?
According to PM, at Noida International Airport plane will take off after every 2 minutes.
Which phase of Noida International Airport has been inaugurated?
Only Phase I of Noida International Airport has been inaugurated.