Noida International Airport

The Uttar Pradesh government has proposed a greenfield airport at Jewar, aimed at connecting cities like Agra, Mathura, and Gautam Buddh Nagar to the global aviation network. This development is expected to drive industrial growth by integrating local industries with global value chains. Enhanced air connectivity could also boost tourism, increasing visitors to existing attractions and encouraging the creation of new tourist hubs. Additionally, the airport aims to reduce congestion at Delhi’s IGI Airport, which is nearing its capacity.

The project will follow a public-private partnership (PPP) model, with Zurich Airport International AG selected as the developer. The initial plan includes a two-runway airport by 2024, with future expansion to a 7,200-acre, six-runway facility. The foundation stone was laid by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on November 26, 2021. YEIDA has allocated 13,000 acres for the project, with the first phase spanning 12,334 hectares.

The site enjoys strong connectivity to the NCR and western Uttar Pradesh. It is located 30 km from State Highway SH-22A, near the Yamuna Expressway, and close to the proposed Palwal-Khurja Expressway. It also links to the 100-meter-wide Eastern Peripheral Expressway, which connects to Palwal, Manesar, Ghaziabad, Baghpat, and Meerut.