Noida International Airport Nears Final Clearances; PM Modi Expected to Inaugurate by December 15.

Noida International Airport is on the verge of receiving its aerodrome licence, clearing the path for a potential inauguration by December 15, according to The Times of India. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath was briefed on the airport’s progress during his visit to Jewar on Thursday, marking his second inspection in three weeks.

Officials informed the chief minister that the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is expected to issue the final licence by December 4, following a security inspection by the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS). During the November 24–25 inspection, BCAS identified gaps in CISF preparedness, including the need for additional CCTV cameras and watchtowers along the airport’s 17 km boundary. RK Singh, CEO of Noida International Airport Limited (NIAL), confirmed that these requirements would be completed by December 2, after which DGCA approval is expected swiftly.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is anticipated to inaugurate the airport, although final confirmation from the PMO is pending. At a review meeting involving DGCA, BCAS, CISF, Yamuna International Airport Private Limited (YIAPL), and NIAL, officials indicated that the PMO had been briefed about a possible December 15 inauguration.

Security preparations have been ramped up since the CISF assumed charge in September. A total of 1,047 personnel are deployed for perimeter security, passenger and baggage screening, and landside safety, supported by quick response teams, over 350 AI-enabled CCTV cameras, electric fencing, intrusion detection systems, and a centralised security operations centre.

Once the aerodrome licence is issued, YIAPL will coordinate with airlines such as Air India, Akasa Air, and IndiGo to finalise flight schedules. The airport is expected to commence daytime domestic passenger and cargo operations, though commercial flights are unlikely before early next year due to the need for slot approvals, scheduling, and ground handling arrangements.