Noida airport to launch flight service by April'25 amid construction delays

New Delhi: The Noida International Airport is expected to commence flight services by April 2025, delayed from its initial September 2024 deadline due to construction setbacks.

Recently, reports indicated construction delays at the greenfield airport located in the Jewar area of Uttar Pradesh's Gautam Buddh Nagar district, approximately 75 km from Delhi.

The airport management stated on Monday, "Given the current construction progress, we anticipate beginning commercial operations by the end of April 2025."

"We are collaborating closely with our EPC (engineering, procurement, and construction) contractor Tata Projects Limited and other stakeholders to maintain momentum in construction activities and ensure operational readiness," the statement added.

Several airlines have already signed agreements for flight operations from the Noida International Airport, underscoring its strategic importance.

The airport emphasized that construction work is progressing well.

"The construction and development work at Noida International Airport is at an advanced stage, and we continue to achieve significant milestones towards operational readiness. The upcoming weeks are critical for completing construction activities," the airport management highlighted.

Key infrastructure components such as the runway, passenger terminal, and control tower are reported to be well underway. Recently, contracts for ground handling services, commercial operations, and essential maintenance have been awarded.

The mega project, a public-private partnership by the Uttar Pradesh government, aims to become India's largest airport upon completion. Spanning over 5,000 hectares across four phases, the airport's first phase is currently in progress.

Initially slated for completion by September 2024, the first phase includes a single runway and a terminal capable of handling 12 million passengers annually, as per project officials.