New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to visit Noida on March 28, 2026. He will be inaugurating the first phase of the Noida International Airport on the day. This airport is more popularly known as Jewar Airport.
PM Modi to take walkthrough of airport, address public
The PM is scheduled to arrive at the airport around 11:30 am on March 28. He will then take a walkthrough of the terminal building of the airport in Jewar. Post the walkthrough he will inaugurate the first phase of the Airport at 12 pm, said a communication from the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO).
The PM is also scheduled to address a public gathering from the airport, post the inauguration.
Major breakthrough in India’s aviation infrastructure development: PMO
The PMO in its communication, described the inauguration of the Noida International Airport in Jewar, asa a significant milestone in India’s journey towards becoming a global aviation hub. They added that this airport was built keeping in mind the fact that it would serve as a major international gateway for the National Capital Region.
The airport also serves as a major step in strengthening the airport infrastructure in India and would enhance regional connectivity, according to the PMO.
Development of Noida International Airport
The Noida International Airport is being developed at a total cost of Rs 11,200 crore. It is among the largest greenfield airports in the country and is being built under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model.
The airport is being developed as a multi-modal transport hub, which will be connected to road, rail, metro and other regional transit systems. It is also set to function as a multi-modal cargo hub and can handle 2.5 lakh metric tonnes of cargo annually. The administration hopes to expand this capacity to 18 lakh metric tonnes annually in the near future.
The strategic location of the Noida International Airport, near the Yamuna Expressway, is expected to make it a favourable choice for people, due to seamless connectivity, to other transport routes.