Noida, March 28: The first phase of the Noida International Airport was officially dedicated to the nation by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday, introducing a massive logistics and passenger gateway to Uttar Pradesh. Developed as a sustainable transport nexus, the ₹11,200 crore facility aims to bridge connectivity gaps through integrated regional transport systems and metro links.
During the inauguration ceremony, the Prime Minister was joined by Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. The delegation asserted that the airport is positioned to become one of the largest in the country, starting with a 12 million passenger annual capacity that is slated for significant future expansion.
The administration stated that the airport’s cargo capabilities are a central feature of the development. Officials maintained that the initial capacity of 2.5 lakh metric tonnes of freight per year is expected to rise to 18 lakh metric tonnes as subsequent phases are completed. This expansion is intended to support the region’s manufacturing and export sectors.
“The airport’s initial passenger handling capacity will be 12 million passengers per annum (MPPA), scalable up to 70 million MPPA,” the official government report affirmed. Following the formal ceremony, the Prime Minister inspected the architectural layout and technological integrations of the terminal, which officials declared are ready to handle the projected influx of air traffic.
