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  • 07 Mar 2026
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Aerodrome License Granted to Noida International Airport

Why in News? 

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has officially granted the Aerodrome License to the Noida International Airport (NIA) at Jewar. 

Key Points: 

  • Location: Jewar, Gautam Buddha Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh. 
  • Developer/Operator: Yamuna International Airport Private Limited (a subsidiary of Zurich Airport International AG). 
  • Aerodrome License Approval: The license validates that the airport is fully compliant with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) standards and the Civil Aviation Requirements (CAR) set by the DGCA. 
    • Operational Readiness: This clearance follows the successful completion of calibration flights, validation of Instrument Landing Systems (ILS), and emergency response drills. 
  • Infrastructure & Economy: NIA is a centerpiece of the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan, expected to boost the economy of Western Uttar Pradesh (the "Jewar-Greater Noida" industrial belt) and ease congestion at Delhi’s IGI Airport. 
  • Urban Planning: The airport is the anchor for the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) region, driving the growth of the proposed Film City, Medical Device Park, and Apparel Park. 
  • Federalism & PPP Model: A prime example of a successful Public-Private Partnership (PPP) between a foreign investor (Zurich Airport) and state/central agencies. 
Read More:Noida International AirportPM Gati Shakti National Master Plan 

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