Noida International Airport Goes Live | First Commercial Flight Takes Off From Jewar

Noida International Airport has officially commenced commercial flight operations, marking a landmark moment for aviation and infrastructure development in the National Capital Region. The inaugural flight carried farmers who contributed their land for the project, making the occasion especially significant. Developed as a major greenfield airport, the Jewar-based aviation hub is expected to boost employment, attract fresh investment and strengthen Uttar Pradesh’s connectivity with global markets. In this report, we bring you scenes from the airport's first day of operations, reactions from passengers and key details about the project’s first phase, which can handle 1.2 crore passengers annually. Spread across more than 1,300 hectares and planned in four phases, Noida International Airport is set to become a major driver of economic growth, linking agriculture, MSMEs, tourism and industry to opportunities around the world while bringing air travel closer to millions across Delhi-NCR and beyond.