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Noida International Airport (Jewar) Phase 1 to Handle 1.20 Crore Passengers Annually, 150 Flights Daily on 3,300 Acres

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11 Mar 2026
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Source: Indian Express
Key Data:1.20 crore passengers annually150 flights daily3,300 acres (Phase 1)6,700 acres (total acquired)11,750 acres (final planned)Five runways (final)
Bodies:Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS)Uttar Pradesh Government
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What This Article Covers

1.Phase 1 of Noida International Airport (Jewar) will have an annual capacity of 1.20 crore passengers and handle 150 flights daily on a single runway over 3,300 acres.

2.The project, with total land acquisition of 6,700 acres and a planned expansion to 11,750 acres with five runways, aims to become one of the world's largest airports, handling up to 30 crore passengers annually.

3.For exam aspirants, this news tests knowledge of major infrastructure projects, regulatory bodies like DGCA and BCAS, and the strategic economic impact of aviation hubs on regional development.

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The Noida International Airport (Jewar) is a major infrastructure project set to decongest Delhi's IGI Airport and boost regional connectivity. Its Phase 1, with a capacity for 1.20 crore passengers and 150 flights daily, is nearing completion and has received key regulatory approvals, marking a significant step in Uttar Pradesh's infrastructure development.

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Phase 1 Passenger Capacity1.20 crore annually
Phase 1 Daily Flights150 flights
Phase 1 Area3,300 acres
Total Land Acquired6,700 acres
Final Planned Area11,750 acres
Final Planned RunwaysFive runways
Final Planned Capacity30 crore (300 million) passengers annually
Land Acquisition CostApprox. ₹5,000 crore
Construction InvestmentApprox. ₹7,000 crore
Provisional Licence ValidityUntil September 5, 2026

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  • ›Phase 1 Passenger Capacity: 1.20 crore annually
  • ›Phase 1 Daily Flights: 150 flights
  • ›Target this Data: Phase 1 capacity: 1.20 crore passengers annually & 150 flights daily.
  • ›Target this Nodal Body: Regulatory approvals from DGCA (licence) and BCAS (security).
  • ›Target this Legal Point: Provisional aerodrome licence valid for six months (until Sept 5, 2026).

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Q1Static LinkageEasy

Which regulatory body granted the provisional aerodrome licence to the Noida International Airport?

Q2Statement-basedHard

Consider the following statements regarding the Noida International Airport (Jewar):

1. Its Phase 1 is being developed over approximately 3,300 acres of land.

2. Once the number of passengers crosses 1 crore annually, the process of constructing the second terminal will begin.

3. Upon full completion, the airport is planned to have five runways and handle up to 30 crore passengers annually.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q3Data-centricMedium

According to the news, what is the planned annual passenger handling capacity of the Noida International Airport upon its full completion?

Q4Application/ImpactMedium

What is a primary strategic objective of developing the Noida International Airport, as highlighted in the article?

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