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Modi to Launch Noida Airport: 12M Passengers Annually

3/28/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate Phase I of the Noida International Airport in Jewar, Uttar Pradesh, on March 28, 2026.
The INR11,200 crore project aims to ease congestion at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport.
It will initially serve 12 million passengers per year, expandable to 70 million.
The facility includes a 3,900-meter runway, advanced navigation systems, and a cargo terminal with a capacity of 2.5 lakh metric tonnes.

History

Historical Context

The Indira Gandhi International Airport, inaugurated in 1986, significantly expanded India's aviation infrastructure, managed by the Airports Authority of India. With passenger traffic increasing by 12% annually, the upcoming Noida International Airport, set to handle 12 million passengers in its first phase, aims to alleviate congestion and modernize air travel in the region, reflecting India's growing aviation demands.

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Story summary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate Phase I of the Noida International Airport in Jewar, Uttar Pradesh, on March 28, 2026.
The INR11,200 crore project aims to ease congestion at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport.
It will initially serve 12 million passengers per year, expandable to 70 million.
The facility includes a 3,900-meter runway, advanced navigation systems, and a cargo terminal with a capacity of 2.5 lakh metric tonnes.

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