New Delhi: The first visuals of the Noida International Airport in Jewar have surfaced ahead of its inauguration by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on March 28. Located around 75 km from Delhi, the airport is set to become NCR’s second international airport after IGI Airport, boosting connectivity for western Uttar Pradesh and easing pressure on Delhi’s aviation traffic.

Key highlights:

• Major greenfield airport project serving Delhi-NCR
• Expected to significantly boost regional connectivity
• Designed for all-weather, round-the-clock operations

Infrastructure details:

• 3,900 m x 45 m runway with advanced landing systems
• Equipped with Instrument Landing System (ILS) and Aeronautical Ground Lighting (AGL)
• Parking stands for multiple aircraft, including wide-body jets like Boeing 777

Project details:

The airport is expected to emerge as a major aviation hub in North India while reducing congestion at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport.

• Developed by Yamuna International Airport Private Limited (YIAPL)
• Subsidiary of Zurich Airport International AG
• Built under a public-private partnership (PPP) model
• 40-year concession period starting October 2021