India’s aviation infrastructure received a major boost as Narendra Modi inaugurated Phase I of the Noida International Airport at Jewar, Uttar Pradesh, on March 28. Key things to know about Noida International Airport: 1. Major greenfield project Developed at an investment of around Rs 112 billion, the airport is among India’s largest greenfield aviation projects under the PPP model. 2. Second airport for NCR It will complement Indira Gandhi International Airport, creating a dual-airport system to ease congestion and expand capacity in the Delhi-NCR region. 3. Scalable passenger capacity Phase I offers 12 million passengers per annum (MPPA), scalable to 70 MPPA upon full development. 4. Runway and operations The airport features a 3,900-metre runway capable of handling wide-body aircraft, with advanced navigation systems enabling all-weather, round-the-clock operations. 5. Integrated cargo hub Includes a multi-modal cargo facility designed to handle over 0.25 million tonnes annually, expandable to 1.8 million tonne, along with a 40-acre MRO facility. 6. Multi-modal connectivity Planned as a transport hub with seamless integration across road, rail, metro, and regional transit systems, improving passenger and cargo movement. 7. Strategic location Located along the Yamuna Expressway in Gautam Buddha Nagar, it strengthens connectivity for western Uttar Pradesh and the NCR. 8. Sustainability focus Designed as a net-zero emissions airport, incorporating energy-efficient systems and environmentally responsible infrastructure. 9. Design approach The terminal architecture blends modern infrastructure with Indian design elements inspired by ghats and havelis.Also Read:PM Invited To Open Jewar AirportJewar Airport Targets Net-Zero, Green Operations