Three Russian military aircraft landed at Jewar—but does that mean Putin will use Noida Airport? Here’s the evidence
Three Russian military aircraft reportedly landed at Noida Airport before BRICS. They carried an advance team, but current security reporting says Vladimir Putin is expected at Palam.
- Sep 10, 2026,
- Updated Sep 10, 2026 4:06 PM IST
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Three Russian military aircraft, including an Ilyushin Il-76 transport plane, reportedly landed at Noida International Airport in Jewar before the BRICS Summit. The arrivals showed that the new airport could handle the movements, but did not reveal Putin’s flight plan.
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The reported passengers included Russian military officials and an advance team. Transport and support aircraft can carry personnel, equipment and security material; their arrival does not establish where a head of state will land.
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The Indian Express reported, citing security sources, that Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping were expected to arrive at Air Force Station Palam. This is stronger evidence than speculation built from the Jewar landings, although a public presidential flight plan was not released.
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Noida International Airport’s passenger services and airline schedules are separate from special military or government movements. Travellers should rely on the airport or airline for commercial-flight information, not assume a route from these Russian arrivals.