The foundation of the airport was laid in November 2021 and the airport maintains that it will be able to complete the first phase of construction by the end of 2024.
Under the first phase, the airport is expected to be prepared to handle 12 million passengers per year and manage 96,400 flight movements annually. For now, there will be one ,3900m-long runway in the north and 28 aircraft stands have been planned as well.
Around 167 acre will be kept for real estate development and an estimated 40 acre will be allocated for maintenance, repair, and overhaul activities.
Terminal T1 is to occupy an area of 101,590 square metre. The airport has selected Tata Projects Ltd to undertake engineering, procurement, and construction of Noida International Airport. Tata Projects will construct the terminal, runway, airside infrastructure, roads, utilities, landside facilities, and other ancillary buildings at the airport.
The airport has also selected ICAD Holding Ltd as Master System Integrator consultant to build a digital airport.