Noida International Airport to be renamed Narendra Modi International Airport

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The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, has approved a proposal to rename the Noida International Airport at Jewar to ‘Narendra Modi International Airport, Noida-Jewar’. The decision aims to honor Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his 25 years of continuous service as a head of government.

The airport is a major greenfield aviation project located in the Gautam Buddha Nagar district, designed to serve as a critical hub for the National Capital Region (NCR) and alleviate pressure on Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport. Developed in partnership with Swiss operator Zurich Airport International AG, the facility's first phase involved an investment of approximately Rs 11,282 crore and has the capacity to handle 1.2 crore passengers annually.

The renaming proposal now moves to the central government and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) for final clearance. Once approved, the name change will be reflected on official documentation and boarding passes.

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[● 3 SOURCES] The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet approved a resolution to rename Noida International Airport as Narendra Modi International Airport. news.abplive.com · www.news9live.com · pragativadi.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Phase 1 of the airport involved an investment of Rs 11,282 crore. www.news9live.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The airport is located in Jewar and serves as a major aviation hub for northern India. www.news9live.com · pragativadi.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The airport was formally inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on March 28, 2026. www.news9live.com · pragativadi.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The decision aims to honor Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 25 consecutive years in public office. news.abplive.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The facility currently supports handling 1.2 crore passengers annually. www.news9live.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Yamuna International Airport Private Limited and Zurich Airport International AG are involved in the facility's development. www.news9live.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Future expansion phases aim to scale capacity to 7 crore travellers per year. www.news9live.com