- By Nidhi Giri
- Fri, 07 Mar 2025 04:38 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Noida Airport Latest Update: The Noida International Airport Limited (NIAL) has informed that the commencement of commercial flight operations from the airport may be delayed as the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is likely to issue the aerodrome licence only by April 30, as per a Hindustan Times Report. NIAL is the agency responsible for overseeing the construction of the Noida greenfield international airport in Greater Noida’s Jewar.
Commercial operations at the Jewar airport were earlier scheduled to start on April 17, 2025. A new date will be finalised on March 10, during a review meeting chaired by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. The meeting is also expected to finalise details such as flight schedules, the number of flights, and the categories of services to be launched initially.
Meanwhile, the publication of the Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP) for Noida airport by Airports Authority of India (AAI), which was scheduled to take place on Thursday, was also deferred as there are several works still pending at the airport, said officials.
Also, clearance from the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) will be required before flight operations can begin, officials added.
“The new date for commencement of commercial operations at Noida airport will be decided on March 10, when the Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath will review the progress on this project,” said Arun Vir Singh, chief executive officer, NIAL, as quoted by HT.
Noida Airport Update: Which Flights Will Operate On Day 1?
According to the officials, international flight services may not commence on the first day of operations as the upper floor of the terminal building, designated for international passengers, is still under construction and lacks adequate passenger facilities. Only domestic flights are expected to start that day.
A final decision on the operational timeline is expected after a crucial meeting convened by Adityanath in Lucknow on March 10. The chairman of Tata Sons and the managing director of Tata Projects, the contractor responsible for completing the airport’s construction, have been asked to attend the March 10 meeting to provide an update on the completion timeline. Officials from DGCA, Airports Authority of India (AAI), BCAS, Yamuna International Airport Private Limited (YIAPL), and NIAL will present a detailed status report before the chief minister.