Yamuna International Airport Pvt Ltd (YIAPL) has secured the final approval for the master plan for Noida International Airport (NIA).
The approval was secured from NIAL, Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), Airports Authority of India (AAI), Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS), and necessary environmental authorities.
The plan was developed in close collaboration with aviation consultants Landrum and Brown and experts from Zurich Airport International; and is compliant with the requirements of the concession agreement and the applicable regulations from the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), DGCA, AAI, and BCAS.
The master plan outlines key strategies for the development of NIA from the opening day, anticipated in FY 2024-25, to the end of the 40-year concession period.
The master plan development is foreseen in four phases and includes the following
| Phase | Phase I | Phase IV |
| Passenger Capacity | 12 Million Passengers per year | 70 Million Passengers per year |
| Air Traffic Movements | 96,400 per year | 489,700 per year |
| Cargo (Tonnage) | 249,600 | 1,129,400 |
| Cargo & Logistics (sqm) | 79,700 | 407,000 |
| Runways | North Runway 3900m | North & South Runway 3900m & 4150m respectively |
| Aircraft Stands | 28 Stands | 186 Stands |
| Passenger Terminal Building | Terminal T1 101,590 sqm | Terminals T1 and T2 Totally 488,000 sqm |
| Fuel Farm | 3 x 3300 cu.m | 8 x 6000 cu.m |
| 37,000 sqm | 56,000 sqm | |
| General Aviation | 100,400 sqm | 180,700 sqm |
| Maintenance Repair & Overhaul | 40 acres | |
| Real Estate Development | 167 acres | |
Once completed, the airport will house two passenger terminals. Terminal 1 will have a capacity of 30 million passengers per year and Terminal 2 a capacity of 40 million passengers per year. The terminals will be interconnected to facilitate the transfer for passengers and minimise walking distance.
NIA will provide sufficient night parking to support the strategic growth of Indian air carriers. They are introducing a swing aircraft stand concept, providing flexibility for airlines to operate an aircraft for both domestic and international flights from the same contact stand, without having to re-position the aircraft.
The NIA master plan includes provisions for an integrated and seamless road, rail, bus, and metro connectivity. Key connectivity points include the metro extension from Noida to NIA as well as an airport station for the planned high-speed rail link from Delhi to Varanasi. Yamuna Expressway will also connect NIA to the NCR region Agra. The airport will develop a multi-modal transit hub at the Ground Transportation Centre to offer enhanced connectivity between various public and private modes of transport.
The NIA master plan includes the development of a forest park using trees from the project site. It will serve as a space for passengers and visitors to spend their leisure time and become an attractive destination for health/fitness activities as well as for nature-focused recreational activities. NIA will also provide infrastructure and facilities for 100 per cent electrically powered vehicles at the airport in a phased manner.
The master plan also has provisions for General Corporate Aviation facilities, including a VVIP terminal.
Christoph Schnellmann, chief executive officer, Yamuna International Airport said:
“The approval of the master plan is a pivotal milestone, as it paves the way for the development of Noida International Airport for the next 40 years. The master plan reflects the goals and objectives set, by providing solutions that are financially prudent, cost-effective, and commercially sound; at the heart of it remains passenger convenience.
“We are delighted that we have been able to complete the master planning activity within the agreed timelines, despite limitations due to Covid-19. We are looking forward to developing a world-class airport for the people of India that truly combines Indian hospitality with Swiss efficiency.”
