Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday, October 25, carried out a detailed inspection of the Noida International Airport (NIA) at Jewar in Gautam Buddha Nagar. He reviewed construction progress, terminal readiness and inauguration arrangements ahead of the airport’s formal opening on October 30. Accompanied by senior officials from the district administration, Noida International Airport Limited and the construction agency, Yogi toured the terminal building and surrounding facilities. He later held a high-level review meeting with officials, directing them to prioritise quality, coordination and timely completion of all pending work.
Focus on quality, safety and passenger comfort
During the inspection, the Chief Minister emphasised that the airport should become a symbol of Uttar Pradesh’s development and meet the highest standards of quality and safety. He instructed officials to complete all civil, technical and security-related works within the set deadline.
Yogi examined the on-ground arrangements closely, reviewing facilities for passengers along with fire safety, road links, parking, and lighting within the airport complex. He told officials to ensure that every key system – from water and waste management to approach roads and the upcoming metro connection – is ready well before the airport opens to the public.
Security remained a major focus during the visit. The Chief Minister instructed officials to maintain strict and continuous vigilance across the premises, saying that any lapse would be unacceptable.
Strategic milestone for Uttar Pradesh’s aviation sector
The Noida International Airport, spread over 3,300 acres in its first phase, will operate with a single runway and an annual passenger capacity of 1.2 crore. It is expected to handle about 150 flights a day initially, with expansion plans for five runways serving up to 7 crore passengers annually.
With the launch of NIA, Uttar Pradesh will become India’s first state to have five international airports – Lucknow, Varanasi, Ayodhya, Kushinagar and now Noida. The state currently has 16 operational airports, with seven more under construction.
Boost to jobs, tourism and growth
According to official projections, the new airport will generate around 1 lakh direct and indirect jobs and strengthen tourism, exports and industrial growth in the National Capital Region. The state government said aviation now contributes nearly 2–3 per cent to Uttar Pradesh’s GDP, compared with less than 1 per cent before 2017.
The Chief Minister noted that the Noida airport will play a key role in positioning Uttar Pradesh as one of India’s leading aviation hubs, offering improved connectivity and investment opportunities. Enhanced air links are also expected to boost tourism in Ayodhya, Varanasi and Agra, where footfall has already risen sharply in recent years.
The airport’s launch follows the inauguration of the Navi Mumbai International Airport earlier this month. With Delhi and Mumbai each set to operate two major airports, congestion at existing hubs is expected to ease significantly.
