Noida International Airport, set to be Asia’s largest, is preparing to welcome its first flight in April 2025. Located in Uttar Pradesh’s Gautam Buddh Nagar district, this massive infrastructure project will eventually feature six runways, doubling the capacity of Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport. The airport is expected to handle millions of passengers annually. Initially scheduled for September 2024, the airport’s opening was postponed due to challenges such as environmental clearances and construction setbacks. Despite these hurdles, NIA remains on track, with validation flights and the filing of its aerodrome license application expected by December 2024.
In just two years since construction began, NIA has made remarkable progress. The airport is poised to significantly impact Indian aviation, enhancing connectivity and economic growth in the region. The passenger terminal is taking shape, with façade and roof work underway, the baggage handling system nearing completion, and MEP (mechanical, electrical, and plumbing) and finishing works progressing well.
NIA, in collaboration with its EPC contractor, Tata Projects Limited, and other stakeholders, is maintaining a high momentum of construction activity to meet the April 2025 operational deadline. The airport will blend Indian warmth and hospitality with Swiss technology and efficiency, featuring a modern design inspired by India. The first phase will include one runway and one terminal, capable of handling 12 million passengers annually, with the capacity to serve 70 million passengers upon full completion.
