Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate Phase 1 of the Noida International Airport on Saturday, marking a major milestone for one of Indiaās largest greenfield infrastructure projects. The airport is expected to ease congestion at Delhiās Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport while strengthening the countryās logistics and connectivity network.
Calling the project a ākey greenfield initiativeā, Modi said the airport would boost commerce and regional connectivity.
āThis will ease congestion at the IGI Airport in Delhi. In addition to passenger services, it will have a robust cargo ecosystem,ā the Prime Minister said in a post on X on Friday.
Tomorrow, 28th March is a day of immense importance for the people of Uttar Pradesh and the NCR. Phase I of Noida International Airport will be inaugurated. This will boost commerce and connectivity. It will ease congestion at the IGI Airport in Delhi.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 27, 2026
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A large-scale infrastructure push
Spread over 11,742.45 acres, the Noida International Airport is designed to be developed in phases, with a long-term capacity of 225 million passengers annually.
According to officials, Phase 1 will handle 12 million passengers per year, with capacity expanding to 70 million in subsequent phases of Stage 1.
As per a report by Hindustan Times, Shailendra Bhatia, Additional CEO of the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) and nodal officer for Noida International Airport Limited (NIAL), said the project is expected to play a significant role in regional growth. āThe airport is poised to become Indiaās largest upon completion and will act as a catalyst for economic growth and connectivity across the NCR,ā he said.
A 40-year concession agreement has been signed between NIAL and Yamuna International Airport Pvt Ltd, a subsidiary of Zurich Airport International AG, for the development of the project.
Cargo hub and logistics expansion
A key feature of the airport is its 87-acre multi-modal cargo hub, designed to strengthen Indiaās freight infrastructure. The hub will include integrated cargo terminals, warehouses, and logistics zones.
RK Singh, CEO of NIAL, said Phase 1 alone has seen an investment of ā¹800 crore, which is expected to scale up to ā¹3,200 crore in later stages.
āThe cargo terminal is designed to handle 255,000 metric tonnes annually, with plans to expand capacity to 1.8 million metric tonnes,ā Singh said as per the report.
First airport with in-house MRO facility
The airport will also house Indiaās first integrated Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) facility within its premises.
Spread across 40 acres, the MRO facility is being developed in partnership with SNV Aviation Private Ltd (Akasa Air), with an initial investment of ā¹60 crore.
Focus on sustainability and industrial growth
Officials said the airport has been designed as a net-zero project, with multiple sustainability measures in place. These include rainwater harvesting systems, a sewage treatment plant, and an 82.94-acre solar farm.
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The airport has already begun to drive industrial activity in the region. Dedicated zones such as MSME Park, Apparel Park, Toy Park, and Data Centre Park are under development.
High-value investments are also being planned nearby, including a semiconductor facility by HCL and Foxconn and a proposed International Film City project. According to YEIDA officials, the region has attracted investment commitments worth nearly ā¹30,000 crore.
