Noida Airport prepares for takeoff: India's first net-zero emissions airport is set to open in April 2025

New Delhi: Noida International Airport is rapidly nearing completion, with commercial flight operations expected to begin by the end of April 2025. According to the Noida International Airport Authority, significant progress has been made in the construction of key infrastructure, including the runway, passenger terminal, and control tower. The coming weeks are pivotal as the project moves closer to its operational phase.

Key contracts and recent developments

In recent developments, contracts for ground handling, commercial area operations, and essential maintenance services have been awarded. Additionally, several agreements have been signed with various airlines to establish flight connections from Noida International Airport. These developments underscore the airport's role in enhancing connectivity for the greater Delhi area and Western Uttar Pradesh, both domestically and globally.

New standards for sustainability

Noida International Airport is set to become India’s first airport to achieve net-zero emissions, representing a significant milestone in sustainable airport operations. The airport will launch with a single runway and terminal, designed to handle 12 million passengers annually. The project is being developed, constructed, and operated by Yamuna International Airport Private Limited (YIAPL), a special-purpose entity established for this greenfield project.

Strategic planning

Christoph Schnellmann, CEO of Noida International Airport, highlighted the ongoing efforts to showcase the airport's development. He noted that calibration flights for the instrument landing system are expected in September, followed by validation flights in October. Schnellmann also emphasized that the passenger terminal design will reflect the rich architectural heritage of North India and Western Uttar Pradesh.

The airport’s cargo terminal and multimodal cargo hub, designed in partnership with Air India SATS, will accommodate over 100,000 metric tons of cargo, with modular expansions planned to meet future demand. The application for the aerodrome license is scheduled for submission later this year.