Initially, around 30 flights are expected to take off from the airport, with 25 domestic flights and 3 international flights planned.
The work on the Jewar International Airport near Greater Noida, close to Delhi, has progressed significantly, with flight services expected to commence soon. The first phase of flight calibration at the airport has been successfully completed. From October 15 to October 18, testing was conducted, including the calibration flight’s landing, during which the runway and landing systems were thoroughly inspected. The results of this testing were successful, and a report has been submitted to the DGCA (Directorate General of Civil Aviation).
Following the successful completion of the first phase, the second phase of testing will begin on November 15 and continue until December 15, during which regular flight trials will take place to ensure the systems are fully operational.
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When will flight operation start at Jewar airport
Commercial operations at the Jewar International Airport are set to begin on April 17 next year. Initially, around 30 flights are expected to take off from the airport, with 25 domestic flights and 3 international flights planned. Additionally, 2 flights will be dedicated solely to cargo movement. The international flights are likely to connect to Singapore, Dubai, and Zurich. Meanwhile, domestic flights will operate to major cities such as Mumbai, Bengaluru, Lucknow, Dehradun, Hubli, and Hyderabad. Discussions regarding the exact routes are still ongoing, but the airport is expected to become a significant hub for both domestic and international travel soon.
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Calibration trials completed
The calibration process for Jewar International Airport was conducted successfully between October 15 and 18, 2023. This process involved testing the runway and landing systems by conducting continuous calibration flights over four to five days. These tests were deemed successful, and the complete data has been submitted to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).
The trials were part of the meeting held on October 1, 2023, which involved key officials from the Airport Authority, Wildlife Agency, and DGCA. During the meeting, it was decided to proceed with flight scheduling for the airport’s operations.
After the month-long trials, a final test flight, including the full crew, will be conducted. The accumulated data from these trials will be uploaded to the DGCA’s website, and an application for the aerodrome license will be submitted by December 20, 2023. The license is expected to be issued by March 20, 2024, after which the airport will become operational.
On the first day of operation, three international flights and 25 domestic flights are expected to take off, with cargo flights also being planned.
