From Fog-Ready Runway To 10-Min Check-In: Inside Noida International Airport’s Facilities

Last Updated:March 28, 2026, 09:17 IST

Located in Gautam Buddha Nagar district along the Yamuna Expressway, the airport has been developed as the NCR’s second international airport after Delhi’s IGI Airport.

Equipped with a 3,900-metre runway capable of handling wide-body aircraft, including long-haul international flights, the upcoming Noida International Airport is preparing to begin commercial operations in April 2026.

The airport features an Instrument Landing System (ILS), advanced navigation aids and airfield lighting that will enable round-the-clock operations, even in low-visibility conditions such as winter fog that often disrupts flights in North India.

With infrastructure designed for low-visibility operations and a terminal built for rapid passenger processing, the airport aims to manage both fog-related disruptions and high passenger throughput.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the much-awaited Noida International Airport at Jewar in Uttar Pradesh on Saturday. He is expected to arrive in Jewar, Gautam Buddha Nagar, around 11:30 am to tour the terminal building, followed by the formal launch at noon and a public address highlighting the project’s significance and future roadmap.

Located in Gautam Buddha Nagar district along the Yamuna Expressway, the airport has been developed as the NCR’s second international airport after Delhi’s IGI Airport. The facility is expected to share passenger and cargo traffic with Delhi, easing the burden on IGI, which currently handles most of the region’s flights.

In addition to passenger services, the airport features a large integrated cargo terminal with an initial handling capacity of over 2.5 lakh metric tonnes annually.

The facility will support domestic and international freight movement and is expected to benefit industries, exporters and e-commerce companies in Uttar Pradesh, Delhi and neighbouring states. The capacity can be expanded significantly in later phases.

Alongside its airside capabilities, the airport operator has proposed a streamlined passenger processing model aimed at reducing time inside the terminal. The plan targets a 10-minute check-in and baggage drop through self-service kiosks, digital processing, and a terminal layout designed to minimise congestion and passenger dwell time.

Several airlines have already signed agreements to operate from the airport. IndiGo is expected to be among the launch carriers, while Akasa Air and Air India Express have also confirmed plans to begin services.

Talks are ongoing with additional domestic and international airlines, as well as cargo operators, which could further boost traffic once commercial operations commence.

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