This is the only state in India with 5 international airports, not Madhya Pradesh in Rajasthan, Maharashtra, this is…
Uttar Pradesh has five operating international airports that will set a benchmark for Indian air connectivity. This expansion will not only enhance tourism and business opportunities, but also improve accessibility to the country and around the world.
India’s travel infrastructure is expanding rapidly, with new airports and railway routes that can improve connectivity across the country. A state will achieve a significant milestone in this development: Uttar Pradesh will soon become the only state in India with five international airports.
The upcoming Noida International Airport (NIA) will be the fifth international airport in the state, cementing its position as a major aviation hub. In addition, NIA will become the largest airport in India, providing state-of-the-art facilities and significantly promoting regional connectivity.
Before 2012, there were only two international airports in Uttar Pradesh, the chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport in Lucknow and the Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport in Varanasi. When Kushinagar’s third international airport began operations, the state’s aviation landscape underwent a major shift. Prime Minister Narendra Modi opened on October 20, 2021.
Since then, Ayodya International Airport has opened in 2023.
Noida International Airport is expected to be a landmark project, the second major airport in the Delhi NCR region, along with Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI). Located about 72 km from IGI, the airport will greatly reduce traffic congestion at the Delhi Junior Airport while meeting the growing passenger and cargo needs.
Uttar Pradesh has five operating international airports that set the benchmark for the air connectivity in India. This expansion will not only enhance tourism and business opportunities, but also improve accessibility to the country and around the world.
The highly anticipated Noida International Airport will become the second major airport in the Delhi NCR region, with its first phase coming soon. The airport is more than 1,334 hectares and is able to handle 12 million passengers each year. It will also support the movement of 100,000 flights and 250,000 tons of cargo per year. The terminal has an area of ​​100,000 square meters and has 28 aircraft racks. In addition, a 40-acre maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) center is under construction.
