SynopsisNoida International Airport officially commenced commercial flight operations on June 15, marking a significant boost for air connectivity in northern India. IndiGo will operate the inaugural flights, connecting Lucknow, Bengaluru, and eventually over 16 other destinations. This landmark project is poised to drive substantial economic growth and create numerous jobs in Uttar Pradesh.Listen to this article in summarized formatNoida’s newly built Jewar International Airport begins commercial flight operations from todayNoida International Airport commercial flights have officially started, marking a historic moment for Uttar Pradesh's aviation sector. The long-awaited Jewar Airport welcomed its first scheduled IndiGo flight on June 15, bringing the state's biggest greenfield airport project into commercial operation.The first scheduled IndiGo flight, 6E-2278, arrived at the airport from Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport in Lucknow. After its arrival in Jewar, the flight continued onward to Bengaluru, where it was scheduled to land at 11:05 am.In a symbolic gesture, around 170 farmers from the Jewar region, including 20 women, were scheduled to travel on a special inaugural flight to Lucknow. These farmers had voluntarily contributed their ancestral land for the airport project. Led by local MLA Dhirendra Singh, the delegation is set to meet Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and express gratitude for the development initiatives that brought the airport to reality.— ANI (@ANI) On its return journey, IndiGo flight 6E-2279 will operate from Bengaluru to Noida before proceeding to Lucknow, further establishing the airport's role in connecting key Indian cities.All about Noida AirportDeveloped under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model, the first phase of Noida International Airport has been built at an investment of approximately Rs 11,200 crore. The airport features a 3,900-metre runway capable of handling large wide-body aircraft and is equipped with advanced navigation systems, including Instrument Landing System (ILS) technology and modern airfield lighting for round-the-clock operations in all weather conditions.Located in the Yamuna Expressway region of Gautam Buddh Nagar district, the airport is expected to reduce congestion at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport while offering convenient air travel access to millions of passengers across western Uttar Pradesh and the National Capital Region.After receiving its aerodrome licence from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) earlier this year, the airport completed all regulatory requirements needed to begin commercial passenger operations. The first phase includes a state-of-the-art passenger terminal, runway infrastructure and an advanced air traffic control tower.Officials estimate that the airport will initially handle nearly 12 million passengers annually. Expansion plans are already in place, with passenger capacity projected to rise to 30 million by 2031, 50 million by 2036 and 70 million by 2040.The long-term vision for Noida International Airport is even more ambitious. Once fully developed, the airport is expected to feature five runways and accommodate up to 225 million passengers every year, potentially making it one of the largest airports globally.IndiGo has also announced plans to gradually expand its network from Noida International Airport, with future routes expected to connect cities such as Hyderabad, Jaipur, Chandigarh, Amritsar, Srinagar and Pantnagar, among others.Beyond strengthening air connectivity, the airport is expected to serve as a major economic catalyst for the region. Industry experts believe the project will attract significant investments in logistics, warehousing, manufacturing, hospitality and real estate sectors. The Uttar Pradesh government estimates that the airport ecosystem could generate nearly one lakh direct and indirect jobs in the years ahead.With commercial services now underway, Noida International Airport is poised to become a key aviation gateway for Uttar Pradesh and Delhi-NCR, while driving economic growth, employment generation and improved connectivity across northern India.Read More News on...moreless