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Noida International Airport (Jewar) is on the verge of beginning operations later this year, with the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and Uttar Pradesh's civil aviation department set for a critical readiness review. After successful calibration tests of navigation, communication, and surveillance systems, the airport is awaiting its aerodrome licence. Its security infrastructure has already been cleared, and system-wide trials under the Operational Readiness and Airport Transfer (ORAT) programme are underway. Once approved, commercial domestic and cargo flights will launch, marking a major milestone for the infrastructure project.
The Noida International Airport in Jewar is now approaching a make-or-break moment, with DGCA officials and UP civil aviation authorities gearing up for a comprehensive review of its readiness ahead of a projected December launch. Calibration tests, including for its Instrument Landing System (ILS), navigation aids, communications, and surveillance systems, have been completed - critical prerequisites for the aerodrome licence. Advertisement
The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security has already issued security clearance, signalling that regulatory compliance is largely in place. At the same time, an Operational Readiness and Airport Transfer (ORAT) schedule is underway, conducting detailed trials across baggage handling, check-in, security, and boarding procedures.
Despite persistent delays, the project has drawn closer to its goal. The DGCA is expected to finalise its evaluation soon, and once the licence is granted, Noida International Airport Limited (NIAL) will coordinate with airlines to announce flight schedules. The Airports Economic Regulatory Authority (AERA) has already approved an ad-hoc User Development Fee (UDF), paving the way for ticket sales - which may open around 30 days ahead of flight operations.
In its first phase, the new airport will primarily handle domestic and cargo flights, offering passenger capacity of around 1.2 crore annually. Future plans include expanding the terminal to boost capacity to 3 crore, and eventually scaling up with additional runways and terminals.
Looking back, the airport crossed a significant milestone in December last year when a validation flight tested its runway, navigation, and control systems. This laid the groundwork for the current licensing push, after multiple earlier delays had pushed back its timeline.
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