The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, has approved a proposal to rename the Noida International Airport at Jewar after Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The airport will be known as Narendra Modi International Airport, following the state government’s decision announced on October 9, 2026.
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Jewar Airport to Be Renamed Narendra Modi International Airport
The decision concerns the airport located in Jewar in Gautam Buddha Nagar district, which is being developed as a major aviation hub for the National Capital Region (NCR).
Yogi Adityanath Announces Airport Renaming Proposal
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced the Cabinet’s decision after its meeting. The proposal seeks to associate the airport’s identity with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The airport was earlier known as Noida International Airport and is commonly referred to as Jewar Airport because of its location. The renaming proposal marks a change in the name under which the major infrastructure project will be identified.
Jewar Airport: A Major Infrastructure Project in Uttar Pradesh
The airport is a significant infrastructure project intended to improve air connectivity for Noida, Greater Noida and other parts of western Uttar Pradesh, while supporting the wider Delhi-NCR region.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the airport’s first phase on March 28, 2026. The project is expected to support passenger travel, cargo movement, trade and economic activity as its facilities expand.