Commercial flight operations commence at Noida International Airport in Jewar
Gautam Buddha Nagar, June 15
Commercial flight operations officially commenced at Noida International Airport in Jewar on Monday, marking a significant milestone in India's aviation infrastructure development.
Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu inaugurated the operations at the airport, which is expected to emerge as a major aviation hub for the National Capital Region (NCR).
The first scheduled IndiGo flight, 6E-2278, arrived at the airport from Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport in Lucknow. After its arrival in Jewar, the flight continued onward to Bengaluru, where it was scheduled to land at 11:05 am.
Marking the significance of the event, around 170 farmers from the Jewar region, including 20 women, who voluntarily contributed their ancestral lands for the construction of the Noida International Airport, will travel on an inaugural flight to Lucknow today, where they will meet Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.
The farmers' delegation will be led by Jewar legislator Dhirendra Singh. According to an official release, the farmers will meet CM Adityanath in Lucknow to thank him for the state's development initiatives and the establishment of the airport, which is expected to boost connectivity and economic activity in the region.
The airport is a major international gateway for the National Capital Region (NCR), representing a major step in strengthening the country's airport infrastructure and enhancing regional and international connectivity.
The airport has been developed as the second international airport serving the Delhi-NCR region, complementing operations at Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi.
Noida International Airport is among the largest greenfield airport projects in India. Phase I of Noida International Airport has been developed at a total investment of around Rs 11,200 crore under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model.
It features a 3,900-meter runway capable of handling wide-body aircraft, along with modern navigation systems including Instrument Landing System (ILS) and advanced airfield lighting to support efficient, all-weather, round-the-clock operations, according to the Prime Minister's Office.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Finally! This wait was too long. I remember when they first announced this project years ago - all the land acquisition controversies and farmer protests. Good to see now that 170 farmers are actually flying on the inaugural flight. That's a beautiful gesture!
Impressive investment of Rs 11,200 crore. But I hope the government also focuses on connecting smaller towns to this airport. Right now only larger cities have direct flights. What's the point of a big airport if common people can't afford to fly from here?
So proud to see Indian infrastructure growing! The farmers who gave their land - that must have been such a tough decision for them. Meeting the CM is a nice touch. Hope they get fair compensation and jobs too. 🙏🇮🇳
A 3,900-meter runway that can handle wide-body aircraft! That's seriously world-class. With ILS and all-weather operations, this airport will be a game changer for NCR. Just wish they had started operations before the monsoon season. 😅
We welcome thoughtful discussions from our readers. Please keep comments respectful and on-topic.