India opens second international airport in capital New Delhi

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Advertisement Asia India opens second international airport in capital New Delhi Noida International Airport is 75km from New Delhi and will serve 12 million passengers a year in its initial phase, with the potential to grow to as many as 70 million. Noida International Airport was inaugurated on Mar 28, 2026 by India Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (Photo: Facebook/Narendra Modi) 28 Mar 2026 05:10PM (Updated: 28 Mar 2026 05:17PM) Bookmark Bookmark Share WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Email LinkedIn Set CNA as your preferred source on Google Add CNA as a trusted source to help Google better understand and surface our content in search results. Click here to return to FAST Tap here to return to FAST FAST NEW DELHI: India opened a second international airport in the capital New Delhi on Saturday (Mar 28), as part of the country's rapid push to expand its air industry. It will complement the existing Indira Gandhi International Airport, 15km from the centre. "Together, the two airports will function as an integrated aviation system, easing congestion, expanding passenger capacity, and positioning Delhi NCR (National Capital Region) among leading global aviation hubs," Modi's office said.

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India opens second international airport in capital New Delhi
Noida International Airport is 75km from New Delhi and will serve 12 million passengers a year in its initial phase, with the potential to grow to as many as 70 million.
Noida International Airport was inaugurated on Mar 28, 2026 by India Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (Photo: Facebook/Narendra Modi)
28 Mar 2026 05:10PM
(Updated: 28 Mar 2026 05:17PM)
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NEW DELHI: India opened a second international airport in the capital New Delhi on Saturday (Mar 28), as part of the country's rapid push to expand its air industry.
The Noida International Airport is 75km from the city, and will serve 12 million passengers a year in its initial phase, with the potential to grow to as many as 70 million.
It will also handle cargo, with the capacity to increase operations over time.
India's rapidly growing economy, and its 1.4 billion people, have opened the door for the country to become the world's fourth-largest air market, including domestic and international travel.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the airport, a greenfield project in Jewar in Uttar Pradesh, the country's most populous state with estimated 243 million people.
Modi said he hoped the airport would become a gateway to the wider Delhi region and, once fully operational, a flight would take off every two minutes.
"The airport would boost economic activity in western Uttar Pradesh, creating opportunities for farmers, small businesses and young people," he said.
It will complement the existing Indira Gandhi International Airport, 15km from the centre.
"Together, the two airports will function as an integrated aviation system, easing congestion, expanding passenger capacity, and positioning Delhi NCR (National Capital Region) among leading global aviation hubs," Modi's office said.
The development of the air industry sector has been a priority for Modi since he came to power in 2014 and launched a drive to boost air links between small towns and megacities.
The number of airports has more than doubled in the past decade, from 74 in 2014 to 157 in 2024, according to aviation ministry figures.
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- CNA Games Guess Word Crack the word, one row at a time Buzzword Create words using the given letters Mini Sudoku Tiny puzzle, mighty brain teaser Mini Crossword Small grid, big challenge Word Search Spot as many words as you can Show More Show Less Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the airport, a greenfield project in Jewar in Uttar Pradesh, the country's most populous state with estimated 243 million people.

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- Advertisement Asia India opens second international airport in capital New Delhi Noida International Airport is 75km from New Delhi and will serve 12 million passengers a year in its initial phase, with the potential to grow to as many as 70 million.
- The Noida International Airport is 75km from the city, and will serve 12 million passengers a year in its initial phase, with the potential to grow to as many as 70 million.
- It will also handle cargo, with the capacity to increase operations over time.
- It will complement the existing Indira Gandhi International Airport, 15km from the centre. "Together, the two airports will function as an integrated aviation system, easing congestion, expanding passenger capacity, and positioning Delhi NCR (National Capital Region) among leading global aviation hubs," Modi's office said.

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