Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has announced that Noida International Airport in Jewar will be named Narendra Modi International Airport, Noida-Jewar. The announcement was made on Friday, October 9, following a meeting of the Uttar Pradesh Cabinet. The chief minister also shared a video of the announcement on social media, highlighting the state government’s decision to name the airport after Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
UP Cabinet Approves Airport Renaming Proposal
According to the announcement, the Uttar Pradesh Cabinet has approved a proposal to rename the airport in recognition of the Prime Minister’s leadership and his contribution to the country’s development.
Addressing the decision, CM Yogi Adityanath said the state government was grateful to Prime Minister Modi for the Noida International Airport project, describing it as a significant addition to Uttar Pradesh’s infrastructure.
The chief minister also highlighted the Prime Minister’s 25 years of continuous service as the head of a government, beginning with his tenure as Gujarat Chief Minister in 2001.
The Cabinet expressed appreciation for Modi’s leadership, guidance and continued contribution to the development of Uttar Pradesh.
Jewar Airport to Strengthen Delhi-NCR Connectivity
Located in Jewar, in Uttar Pradesh’s Gautam Buddha Nagar district, Noida International Airport is a major infrastructure project designed to improve air connectivity across the National Capital Region (NCR).
The airport is expected to complement Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport by providing an additional aviation hub for passengers travelling to and from the region. Its development is also expected to support tourism, business activity, logistics and employment opportunities in western Uttar Pradesh.
The airport was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on March 28, 2026, marking a significant milestone in the state’s aviation infrastructure.
A Major Infrastructure Decision for Uttar Pradesh
The proposed renaming places the airport at the centre of a significant political and infrastructure announcement. With the Cabinet approving the proposal, the next steps will involve the applicable formal procedures for implementing the new name.
The project is expected to play an important role in strengthening regional connectivity and supporting Uttar Pradesh’s long-term economic development.