First flight lands at Noida International Airport: What sets Jewar Airport apart?

Noida International Airport welcomed its first flight, marking a key milestone ahead of its commercial launch in April 2025. An IndiGo flight, with crew and staff from the Airports Authority of India (AAI), successfully conducted the validation test, departing from Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport and landing in Jewar, Uttar Pradesh. The arrival was celebrated with a ceremonial water salute. Set to be Asia’s largest airport, Noida International Airport is designed to handle 65 flights daily and aims to achieve net zero emissions, setting a new standard for sustainable airport operations. Developed across 1,344 hectares with a ?29,650 crore investment, the airport is expected to serve 1.2 crore passengers annually in its first phase. The test examined runway performance, airspace coordination, communication protocols, and emergency response readiness. The runway, designed with Zurich Airport Authority of Switzerland, spans approximately 3.9 km.