Noida International Airport Commences Commercial Operations, Directly Validating ACE Group's Yamuna Expressway Project Pipeline
Noida International Airport Begins Commercial Operations
Noida International Airport's first phase was inaugurated on 28 March 2026, following an aerodrome licence grant on 6 March 2026. Commercial operations opened on 15 June 2026 with IndiGo as inaugural carrier on 5 routes, and Akasa Air joining 16 June with 2 routes.
The airport, located at Jewar in Gautam Buddha Nagar district, serves the National Capital Region and western Uttar Pradesh. In its first phase, the airport has one runway and one passenger terminal with a capacity of 12 million passengers annually.
Direct Road Access Via Yamuna Expressway
The Yamuna Expressway is a 165 km-long expressway connecting Greater Noida with Agra. The area is well connected to Noida, Greater Noida, Delhi NCR through the Yamuna Expressway, with upcoming infrastructure such as airports and industrial zones. Test runs during calibration trials in April 2026 showed the Pari Chowk to airport shuttle leg took 38 minutes on a Tuesday afternoon.
Network Expansion and Connectivity Plans
Direct connectivity to more than 16 cities is planned in phases, positioning the airport as a major aviation hub for North India. An extension from the existing Noida Aqua Line towards Noida International Airport is planned. In October 2025, YEIDA approved a ₹1,700 crore, 25 km eastern-side access road from Greater Noida West near Char Murti to the airport.
Catalyzing Regional Growth
The landmark development strengthens investment potential of the Yamuna Expressway, a corridor witnessing unprecedented momentum through planned infrastructure initiatives including logistics parks, industrial clusters, Film City, Medical Device Park, and Airport City developments under the YEIDA Master Plan 2041.
The launch of flight operations is expected to catalyse investment, employment generation, logistics growth, tourism, and urban development across the region.
ACE Group's Yamuna Expressway Portfolio
ACE Group has been among the pioneers in recognizing and investing in the region's long-term potential. Over the years, the company has built a diverse and impressive portfolio of residential, commercial, and plotted developments along the corridor.
ACE Terra, a premium residential project in Sector 22D, has emerged as one of the most sought-after addresses along the Yamuna Expressway, with ACE Group recently unveiling Aurea, two exclusive new towers within the development.
An expansive 100-acre township built around ACE Acreville, a plotted development, includes ACE Verde as a premium residential development. ACE Edit offers a contemporary mix of studio apartments and retail spaces, catering to the growing demand for flexible living and commercial formats in the airport-influenced corridor. ACE Hive is a commercial project featuring fully furnished business suites managed by Sarovar Hotels, bringing hospitality-led services and professionally managed workspaces to the region.
ACE Group, established in 2010 by Ajay Choudhary, provides high-quality properties and aims for premium living experiences. The company has completed over 10 projects and has several ongoing projects.