Jewar International Airport, poised to become the largest airport in Asia, will commence regular operations from April 2025, according to Minister for Civil Aviation Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu, as reported by The Economic Times.
Addressing the Rajya Sabha, the minister emphasized that the airport is progressing as per schedule, with the validation flight successfully conducted in December 2024.
“Jewar airport is emerging as the country’s and Asia’s biggest airport. We have conducted the validation flight in December at the airport. Everything is going according to timelines and very soon in the month of April we will see regular operations starting from Jewar-Noida International Airport,” Naidu stated, quoted as saying by The Economic Times.
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The minister further highlighted that leading airlines, including Air India and IndiGo, are eager to launch operations from Jewar, enhancing international and domestic connectivity.
Jewar International Airport, located near the Noida Expressway, is expected to significantly boost regional connectivity. The government is working on further improving road networks to ensure seamless access to the airport, facilitating passenger and cargo movement.
Additionally, Naidu addressed the government’s long-term aviation strategy, confirming that the UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik) scheme — which aims to boost regional air travel — will be extended for another ten years.
“The government is working on adding another 100 airports across the country,” he announced, underscoring India’s commitment to expanding its aviation infrastructure.
Responding to questions on the status of Kushinagar Airport, Naidu assured that the airport would be operational soon, with efforts underway to complete the necessary preparations.
Source: The Economic Times
