In Pics | Jewar all decked up as it welcomes new international airport

Uttar Pradesh's much-awaited project, the new international airport at Jewar which is touted as Asia's biggest airport is soon to become a reality now. Prime Minister laid the founding stone for the international airport at Jewar in Gautam Buddha Nagar in a gala ceremony which was graced by several political bigwigs. This will be the fifth international airport in Uttar Pradesh on completion. Here are some pictures of Jewar airport all decked up for the ceremony.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of the Noida International Airport at Jewar in Gautam Buddh Nagar on November 25, 2021. Credit: PTI Photo

Apart from the grand tent and stage, a lounge for Prime Minister, a helipad and asphalt roads to the venue were also set up for the ceremony. Twitter/@Nialjewar

Spread over more than 1,300 hectares, the development of the first phase of the airport is being done at a cost of over Rs 10,050 crore. Credit: PTI Photo

This airport is touted as India's first zero-net emission-based-airport loaded with futuristic technologies. Credit: PTI Photo

On completion, the site will become the fifth international airport in Uttar Pradesh. Credit: PTI Photo

The airport will be executed by the international bidder Zurich Airport International AG as concessionaire.

Set to be North India's logistics gateway, this airport will be integrated with multi-modal cargo hub. Credit: PTI Photo

Reportedly, the new airport will help the state become an export centre whereby even MSMEs will have easier access to overseas markets. Credit: PTI Photo