Noida International Airport at Jewar: Phase I Inaugurated
Why in the news
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the first phase of Noida International Airport at Jewar in Uttar Pradesh on 28 March 2026 as a public-private partnership project.
Key facts
- Location: Jewar, Gautam Buddha Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh.
- Cost of Phase I: about Rs 11,200 crore.
- Model: public-private partnership; the concession runs 40 years.
- Runway: one runway of 3,900 m, suited to wide-body aircraft.
- Capacity: 12 million passengers per annum in Phase I.
Airport profile
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Operator | Yamuna International Airport Pvt Ltd (YIAPL) |
| Parent | Zurich Airport International AG, Switzerland |
| Foundation stone | 25 November 2021 |
| Long-term capacity | 70 million passengers a year |
| IATA code | DXN |
Background
The airport is planned to grow through four phases, with a total projected investment of Rs 29,561 crore and, eventually, six runways. The Aerodrome licence for the airport was granted on 6 March 2026, shortly before the inauguration.
Exam angle
- Remember the operator nationality (Switzerland), the PPP format and the 3,900 m runway.
- Phase I capacity of 12 million versus the ultimate 70 million is a common comparison.
- Location is in Uttar Pradesh, not Haryana or Delhi.