Noida International Airport receives Aerodrome License; Delegation presents it to CM Yogi

Airport CEO Christoph Schnellmann and senior officials met the Chief Minister

Following the license, the process for the airport’s inauguration and commencement of commercial flights will move forward

After security clearance, the inauguration date will be finalized soon; first phase capacity set at 12 million passengers

Lucknow, March 2026 : A delegation from the Noida International Airport met Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday and presented the aerodrome license issued by the Government of India. With this, a major step toward the operationalization of the airport at Jewar has been completed. Following the issuance of the license, the process for the airport’s inauguration and the start of commercial flight operations will now move forward.

The delegation, led by Airport Chief Executive Officer Christoph Schnellmann along with other senior officials, also briefed the Chief Minister about the progress of the project and the upcoming stages.

According to the officials, after obtaining the aerodrome license, the final phase of regulatory approvals is currently underway. The airport’s Aerodrome Security Programme is presently under review by the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security. Once the security clearance is granted, the airport management will coordinate with all concerned agencies to finalize the date for the formal inauguration and the start of commercial operations.

The Noida International Airport being developed in Jewar of Gautam Buddha Nagar is a major greenfield airport that will connect the National Capital Region and western Uttar Pradesh with major cities across India and the world.

The airport is being developed with world-class facilities, combining Swiss efficiency with Indian hospitality. The airport’s Chief Executive Officer is Christoph Schnellmann.

The development of the airport is planned in four phases. In the first phase, one runway and one passenger terminal building have been constructed, with an annual capacity of approximately 12 million passengers. In the second phase, the capacity will be expanded to 30 million passengers. With further expansion in the third and fourth phases, the total capacity is targeted to reach 70 million passengers annually.

In the first phase, the terminal building covers an area of approximately 1.38 lakh square meters and includes 48 check-in counters, 9 security screening lanes, and 9 immigration counters. Domestic and international lounges are also being developed for passenger convenience.

Additionally, the airport will have 10 aerobridges and 28 aircraft parking stands. The runway has been designed to handle around 30 flight operations per hour. A modern cargo and logistics hub is also being developed within the airport complex. In the initial phase, it will have a capacity of about 250,000 tonnes of cargo annually, which will later be expanded to 1.5 million tonnes.

Technologically, the airport will be equipped with advanced systems such as DigiYatra-based biometric processing, self-baggage drop facilities, and digital passenger processing systems to ensure faster and smoother travel for passengers.

With a focus on sustainability, the airport is being developed with a net-zero emissions target. Facilities such as solar energy generation, rainwater harvesting, and electric vehicle charging infrastructure are also being incorporated within the campus.

Experts believe that once operational, the Noida International Airport will help reduce air traffic pressure in the Delhi NCR and create new opportunities for investment, tourism, and employment in western Uttar Pradesh.