 Early Times Report
GAUTAM BUDDHA NAGAR, Oct 25: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath conducted a site inspection of the Noida International Airport in Jewar on Saturday. He closely reviewed the progress of the domestic terminal, inauguration venue, security arrangements, traffic management, and ongoing construction works.
Following the inspection, the Chief Minister chaired a high-level review meeting in the airport boardroom with senior officials from the district and police administration, Noida International Airport Limited (NIAL), and the airport construction agency. A presentation was given on project progress, upcoming action plans, and preparations for the inauguration.
CM Yogi Adityanath said the Noida International Airport will serve as a symbol of Uttar Pradesh's development. He emphasized that quality, timeliness, and coordination must remain top priorities in all construction activities. The Chief Minister directed that every task be completed within the stipulated timeframe, maintaining the highest standards, and warned against any form of laxity in inauguration preparations.
He stressed the importance of beautification, cleanliness, and passenger amenities across the airport complex and surrounding areas. The Chief Minister also called for a concrete, coordinated plan for security and traffic management, along with the timely completion of connecting roads and metro projects.
Christoph Schnellmann, CEO of Yamuna International Airport Private Limited, apprised the Chief Minister of developments related to civil aviation, security, the explosives squad, control units, substations, and infrastructure. CM Yogi reviewed all technical, security, and administrative aspects of the airport's operations and issued necessary directives. Chief Operating Officer Kiran Jain provided detailed information on permit issuance, passenger security, runway testing, and CISF deployment. The Chief Minister instructed that the airport's security system be comprehensive and foolproof, cautioning that negligence would not be tolerated.
He also reviewed progress on road connectivity, cargo transport links, the fire station, water treatment plant, drainage systems, and parking facilities. NIAL CEO Rakesh Kumar Singh and Nodal Officer Shailendra Bhatia briefed him on connectivity and infrastructure readiness. The Chief Minister directed that all preparations be completed on time to ensure a safe, smooth, and convenient passenger experience, with regular monitoring of progress and strict adherence to quality standards.
150 Flights to Operate Daily
The Noida International Airport at Jewar, spread over 3,300 acres, is ready for inauguration. So far, 6,700 acres have been acquired, with the remaining 5,100 acres to be acquired within the next three months. The land acquisition cost stands at approximately ?5,000 crore, while the construction cost is about ?7,000 crore.
At the time of inauguration, the airport will operate with one runway, capable of handling 12 million passengers annually and an average of 150 flights per day. Once passenger traffic exceeds 10 million, work on the second runway will commence, eventually enabling the two runways to serve 70 million passengers.
At full capacity, Jewar Airport will feature five runways spread over 11,750 acres and handle up to 300 million passengers annually, making it one of the largest airports in the world. |
