The DGCA has granted an aerodrome licence to Noida International Airport in Jewar, marking the final approval needed before operations commence. Developed under a public-private partnership, the airport will boost connectivity for Delhi-NCR and western Uttar Pradesh, with passenger and cargo services expected to begin soon.
India’s Ministry of Civil Aviation announced that the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued the aerodrome licence for Noida International Airport (NIA), located in Jewar, Gautam Buddh Nagar. This clearance confirms that the airport meets all prescribed safety, infrastructure, and operational standards, paving the way for its commercial launch.
The airport, developed under a public-private partnership model by Yamuna International Airport Pvt Ltd (a subsidiary of Zurich Airport International AG), is poised to become one of India’s largest aviation hubs once fully operational.
Key Highlights
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The DGCA licence certifies the airport for public use and all-weather operations, ensuring compliance with national aviation safety standards
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Commercial flight operations are expected to begin soon, with domestic and cargo services likely within the next 45 days
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The airport is being developed in four phases, with a planned capacity to handle up to 70 million passengers annually upon completion
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Strategically located in Jewar, the airport will ease congestion at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport and enhance connectivity for Noida, Greater Noida, and western Uttar Pradesh
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The project includes a multi-modal cargo hub, strengthening India’s logistics and trade infrastructure
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Officials from Noida International Airport Limited and Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority confirmed that all regulatory approvals are now in place, marking a major milestone for the project
Sources: Moneycontrol, India.com, Mathrubhumi English, Hindustan Times, The New Indian Express, The Hindu