airport — IN news

Airport

Noida International Airport is set to begin commercial flight operations on June 15, 2026. The airport aims to become a major gateway for passengers and cargo in North India.

The first flight will be operated by IndiGo. The project represents one of the largest greenfield airport developments in India.

The initial phase of the airport has required an investment of around 11,200 crore rupees. It will have a passenger handling capacity of 12 million passengers per annum.

This capacity can scale up to 70 million passengers per annum when fully developed. The airport will connect the greater Delhi area and Western Uttar Pradesh with various destinations across India and globally.

The commencement of services follows the inauguration by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Approval for the Aerodrome Security Programme was granted by the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security.