Jewar Airport to be Named Narendra Modi International Airport
The UP Cabinet has approved renaming the Noida International Airport in Jewar to Narendra Modi International Airport to honor the PM's service.
In a major decision that marks a significant tribute to the nation's leadership, the Uttar Pradesh Cabinet has officially approved the renaming of the Noida International Airport in Jewar. The massive aviation project will henceforth be known as the Narendra Modi International Airport.
The decision was formalised during a cabinet meeting led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday, October 9, 2026. Following the meeting, the Chief Minister announced that the renaming serves as a gesture to honour Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 25 years of continuous public service as a head of government.
A New Identity for a Mega Project
The facility, located in the Gautam Buddha Nagar district, will officially carry the name 'Narendra Modi International Airport, Noida-Jewar'. This renaming comes at a pivotal time for the airport, which is rapidly transforming into a cornerstone of India's aviation infrastructure.
As a massive greenfield project, the airport is designed to function as a critical secondary commercial hub for the National Capital Region (NCR). It is intended to alleviate the heavy traffic load on Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport, providing much-needed capacity for the growing region.
Timeline of Development and Operations
The airport has already begun its journey toward becoming a global aviation gateway. Key milestones include:
- March 28, 2026: The first phase of the airport was officially inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
- June 2026: Commercial flight operations successfully commenced.
- 2031-32 Fiscal Year: The second phase of development is projected to become fully operational.
State officials have highlighted that this project is set to become the largest airport in Uttar Pradesh. Once fully developed, it is expected to emerge as a premier aviation center for the entire country, driving economic growth and connectivity across Northern India.