PM to inaugurate Gautam Buddha Nagar's new airport in Phase I launch today

The Prime Minister will visit the site in Gautam Buddha Nagar around 11:30 AM. He will tour the terminal. Then he will formally inaugurate Phase I at noon and deliver a public address.

The airport is expected to ease congestion at Delhi's IGI Airport. It will strengthen overall capacity in the NCR, and both airports will work as a combined aviation network.

Built under a PPP model at a cost of around Rs 11,200 crore, Phase I will handle 12 million passengers annually. There are plans to scale up to 70 million over time.

The airport features a 3,900-metre runway for wide-body aircraft and advanced landing systems. It also supports 24/7 all-weather operations and a dedicated cargo and logistics hub.

It is also designed as a sustainable project, focusing on energy efficiency and long-term net-zero emission goals. Meanwhile, it offers multi-modal connectivity via road, rail, metro, and regional transport networks.