India Inaugurates Jewar Airport, Launches 100-Airport Expansion Plan

Mar 28, 2026 10:50 UTC

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India is advancing its aviation infrastructure with the inauguration of the New Noida International Airport at Jewar, set to become the country's largest. The project marks the first phase of a broader plan to build 100 airports and 200 helipads to enhance regional connectivity.

New Noida International Airport at Jewar to be inaugurated on March 28, 2026
Airport will be India’s largest with one runway and 1.20 crore annual passenger capacity
Expected to handle approximately 150 flights daily
Part of a national plan to build 100 airports and 200 helipads
Located in Jewar, Gautam Buddh Nagar, Uttar Pradesh
Prime Minister Narendra Modi to attend the inauguration

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to inaugurate the New Noida International Airport at Jewar on March 28, 2026, signaling a major leap in India’s aviation infrastructure. Located in Gautam Buddh Nagar, the airport will feature a single runway and an annual passenger handling capacity of 1.20 crore. Once operational, it is expected to accommodate approximately 150 flights daily, according to the Uttar Pradesh government. The development underscores the government’s commitment to expanding air connectivity across the country, supporting economic growth in logistics, construction, and regional development. The project is expected to catalyze industrial activity in the National Capital Region and enhance India’s position as a key aviation hub in South Asia. As the first major milestone in a larger initiative, the Jewar airport sets the stage for the planned rollout of 100 airports and 200 helipads nationwide.