Noida International Airport is getting ready for its official commercial launch in late February 2026. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has confirmed that Phase 1 of the project is complete and the government is seeking a date from Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the inauguration. The airport is expected to handle around 12 million passengers annually with nearly 150 daily flights. Final preparations are currently underway to secure the Aerodrome License from the DGCA and security clearances from the BCAS.
Budget details and land acquisition for expansion
The Uttar Pradesh government has set aside 750 crore rupees in the 2026-27 budget to speed up the expansion of the airport for phases 3 and 4. A large portion of this fund is dedicated to land acquisition while a smaller part is for construction work. The expansion involves 14 villages in the Jewar area where land will be acquired to build more facilities. The compensation for land has been increased to help the affected families move to new locations.
Expansion and Compensation Data:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Budget Allocation | 750 Crore Rupees |
| Land Acquisition Fund | 700 Crore Rupees | 50 Crore Rupees |
| Land Area Required | 1,888.98 Hectares |
| Number of Villages | 14 Villages |
| New Compensation Rate | 4,300 Rupees per square meter |
| Impacted Families | 15,920 Families |
Key updates on operational readiness
Phase 1 features a single runway of 3,900 meters and a terminal building covering 100,000 square meters. Recent status updates show that the Air Traffic Control tower and connectivity roads to the Yamuna Expressway are fully operational. The state government plans to develop this area as a major hub for aviation innovation and research. Displacement of families from the 14 identified villages will begin once the housing construction in rehabilitation zones like Neemka Shahjahanpur is finished.
- The airport is managed by Noida International Airport Ltd and Zurich Airport International AG.
- The new compensation rate is 40 percent higher than the previous rates for land owners.
- Connectivity is being established with the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway and local metro lines.
