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The Noida International Airport (Jewar) completed its second and final mandatory calibration flight earlier this week, following the initial test on October 31. An aircraft landed from the west-end of the strip to verify the Instrument Landing System (ILS) 28, whereas the earlier test covered ILS 10 from the east side. These calibration flights check navigation, communication and surveillance systems before an aerodrome licence is granted. The airport�s first phase covers around 1,334 hectares, with one runway and terminal, aiming to handle 12 million passengers annually and ultimately expand to five runways and 300 million capacity.
The airport at Jewar, being developed for the National Capital Region, conducted the second calibration flight this week. The first of the two mandatory tests was carried out on October 31, landing from the east direction (ILS 10) along the same runway strip. The latest flight landed from the west end (ILS 28), completing the two-direction check of the runway. Advertisement
These calibration flights were conducted by the Airports Authority of India (AAI) in coordination with the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). The objective is to validate the accuracy of the ILS and other critical navigation, communication and radar systems in line with international safety norms.
Officials have confirmed that the aerodrome-licensing process is now in its final stages. Once the licence is issued, commercial flight operations can formally begin. The completion of these calibration flights brings the airport significantly closer to that milestone.
In its initial phase, the airport spans about 1,334 hectares and will operate with one runway and one terminal, handling roughly 12 million passengers annually. Eventually, the plan is to expand to five runways and reach an annual capacity of about 300 million passengers. The project is being developed by Yamuna International Airport Private Limited (a subsidiary of Zurich Airport International AG) in a public-private partnership with the State government.
The runway designations ?10? and ?28? reference its magnetic directions of 100? and 280? respectively, but both ends belong to the same physical runway strip and are used depending on wind and air-traffic control conditions.
Pickup of commercial services is expected soon, and initially the airport has been positioned to handle domestic flights, with international operations planned later. This phased rollout is aimed at ensuring system readiness, staff training and operational stability.
Source PTI
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