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In pics: Jewar Airport shapes up, countdown begins for November takeoff

Jewar Airport is projected to be Asia's largest and the world's fourth-largest airport, significantly enhancing air travel capacity in the Delhi-NCR.

July 24, 2025 / 10:46 IST
Jewar Airport, also known as Noida International Airport, is currently scheduled to begin commercial operations in November 2025. (Photo: X)
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Jewar Airport, also known as Noida International Airport, is currently scheduled to begin commercial operations in November 2025. (Photo: X)
Specifically, domestic and cargo operations are planned to start in September, with international flights following in November. This marks the third revised timeline, as the airport was previously slated to open earlier in the year. (Photo: X)
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Specifically, domestic and cargo operations are planned to start in September, with international flights following in November. This marks the third revised timeline, as the airport was previously slated to open earlier in the year. (Photo: X)
The airport initially aimed to open on September 29, 2024, but the deadline was first pushed to April 25 and later to June 30. According to officials, the delays were primarily due to the late start of construction, which was affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. (Photo:X)
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The airport initially aimed to open on September 29, 2024, but the deadline was first pushed to April 25 and later to June 30. According to officials, the delays were primarily due to the late start of construction, which was affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. (Photo:X)
The current year is expected to see the completion and launch of the airport’s first phase, which will have the capacity to serve 12 million passengers annually. (Photo: X)
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The current year is expected to see the completion and launch of the airport’s first phase, which will have the capacity to serve 12 million passengers annually. (Photo: X)
The Noida International Airport in Jewar is being developed in four phases, with a total investment of Rs 29,650 crore. The first phase alone, costing Rs 10,056 crore, will feature one runway and a terminal building capable of handling 12 million passengers annually. (Photo: X)
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The Noida International Airport in Jewar is being developed in four phases, with a total investment of Rs 29,650 crore. The first phase alone, costing Rs 10,056 crore, will feature one runway and a terminal building capable of handling 12 million passengers annually. (Photo: X)
Upon completion of all four phases by 2040, the airport will be able to accommodate 70 million passengers each year. (Photo: X)
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Upon completion of all four phases by 2040, the airport will be able to accommodate 70 million passengers each year. (Photo: X)
The airport's construction is currently over 80% complete, with the runway and airside infrastructure reaching 90% completion. However, the terminal building's interior works and roofing remain unfinished, and the airport has yet to receive its aerodrome license from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation. (Photo: X)
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The airport's construction is currently over 80% complete, with the runway and airside infrastructure reaching 90% completion. However, the terminal building's interior works and roofing remain unfinished, and the airport has yet to receive its aerodrome license from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation. (Photo: X)
When launched, Jewar Airport is projected to be Asia's largest and the world's fourth-largest airport, significantly enhancing air travel capacity in the National Capital Region (NCR). (Photo: X)
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When launched, Jewar Airport is projected to be Asia's largest and the world's fourth-largest airport, significantly enhancing air travel capacity in the National Capital Region (NCR). (Photo: X)
Moneycontrol City Desk
first published: Jul 24, 2025 10:46 am

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