Noida, 26 March

(HS): On Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will open the newly constructed

Noida International Airport, which is intended to serve as a key international

gateway for the National Capital Region. The Noida airport has being built to

serve as the region's second international airport, alongside Delhi's Indira

Gandhi International Airport. According to an official release, its opening is

a crucial step in India's drive to become a worldwide aviation center. Narendra

Modi, the Prime Minister, will visit Uttar Pradesh on Saturday. He will conduct

a walkthrough of the Noida International Airport terminal building at Jewar,

Gautam Buddha Nagar, at around 11.30 a.m. The prime minister will next launch

Phase I of Noida International Airport at roughly 12 pm and address a public

assembly, according to the release.

The Noida

airport is one of India's greatest Greenfield airport development projects. The

Delhi and Noida airports will work together to create an integrated aviation

system, reducing congestion, increasing passenger capacity, and promoting

Delhi-NCR as a premier global aviation center, according to the release. Phase

I of the Noida International Airport was built at a cost of Rs 11,200 crore

using a Public-Private-Partnership (PPP) model. The airport will initially

handle 12 million people per year. Once completely constructed, this might be

expanded to 70 million passengers every year. The airport has a 3,900-meter

runway that can handle wide-body aircraft, current navigation systems including

the Instrument Landing System, and sophisticated airfield lighting to

facilitate efficient, all-weather, round-the-clock operations.

The

airport also features thriving cargo ecology. It features a multi-modal

transport hub with an integrated cargo terminal and logistical areas. The cargo

facility is planned to handle more than 2.5 lakh metric tons per year, with an

expansion capacity of up to 18 lakh metric tonnes. It also contains a dedicated

40-acre MRO (maintenance, repair, and overhaul). The Noida International

Airport was designed to be a sustainable and future-ready infrastructure

project, with the goal of operating as a net-zero emissions facility that

incorporates energy-efficient technology and ecologically responsible

practices. Its architectural style is inspired by Indian history, with aspects

evocative of traditional ghats and havelis, combining cultural beauty with

contemporary infrastructure.

The Noida

International Airport, which is strategically placed along the Yamuna

Expressway, is envisaged as a multi-modal transport hub with seamless

integration across road, rail, metro, and regional transit systems to provide

efficient connection for passengers and cargo, according to the statement.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi