The Civil Aviation Minister has announced that the inauguration of Jewar Airport, officially known as Noida International Airport, has been pushed to the end of this year. This marks the third missed deadline, following earlier targets set for September 2024, April 2025, and May 2025. The much-anticipated project was expected to transform air connectivity in the Delhi-NCR region and Western Uttar Pradesh, but recurring delays have raised concerns among travellers and stakeholders alike.
While the airport promises to ease pressure on Delhi’s IGI Airport and offer convenience to residents of Noida, Greater Noida, Aligarh, Agra and beyond, uncertainty around its launch timeline continues to cast a shadow. Many flyers remain sceptical about safety, accessibility and transport infrastructure in the area, especially during the initial phase of operations. As anticipation builds once more, the key question remains — will this revised deadline finally take off?