Overview
- Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said he has invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to preside over the launch, with officials indicating his attendance is likely but not confirmed by the PMO.
- The DGCA has granted the aerodrome licence, permitting both domestic passenger services and cargo operations once operational arrangements are completed.
- District officials reviewed emergency preparedness and imposed a ban on drones and laser lights within 18 km of the airport, alongside height restrictions for new buildings along flight paths.
- Project teams reported that final security clearances and staff deployments are in their last stages before commercial flights, with one outlet reporting that BCAS security approval is in place.
- Phase one features a single runway and a terminal designed for roughly 12 million passengers annually, an initial cargo plan of 2.5 lakh tonnes, and future expansions intended to ease strain on Delhi’s IGI Airport and boost regional connectivity.