Yamuna International Airport secures final nod on masterplan
Yamuna International Airport Pvt Ltd (YIAPL) has secured the final approval for the masterplan for Noida International Airport (NIA). The masterplan was prepared in close collaboration with aviation consultants Landrum & Brown and experts from Zurich Airport International. The approval was secured from NIAL, DGCA, AAI, BCAS and necessary environmental authorities. The Master Plan is compliant with the requirements of the Concession Agreement as well as with the applicable regulations from ICAO, DGCA, AAI and BCAS.
The master plan describes the strategic direction for development of NIA from the opening day, anticipated in FY 2024- 25, to the end of the 40- year concession period.
Mr. Christoph Schnellmann, Chief Executive Officer, Yamuna International Airport Private Limited stated, «The approval of the master plan is a pivotal milestone, as it paves the way for the development of Noida International Airport for the next 40 years. The masterplan reflects the goals and objectives set, by providing solutions that are financially prudent, cost-effective, and commercially sound; at the heart of it remains passenger convenience. We are delighted that we have been able to complete the master planning activity within the agreed timelines, despite limitations due to Covid- 19. We are looking forward to developing a world-class airport for the people of India that truly combines Indian hospitality with Swiss efficiency»
The first NIA masterplan sets the foundation for developing different avenues at various strategic locations across the airport site and thereby launching Noida International Airport as a destination in
itself. It will be a confluence of air travel, high speed rail, metro, and road transport. Though the masterplan is prepared to accommodate the demand throughout the 40-year concession period with 2 runways, the Government of Uttar Pradesh has larger aspirations over the broader time horizon to ultimately have five runways. The airport masterplan provides the platform for this aspirational growth.
Once completed, the airport will house two passenger terminals. Terminal 1 will have a capacity of 30 million passengers per year and Terminal 2 a capacity of 40 million passengers per year. The terminals will be interconnected to facilitate the transfer for passengers, minimise walking distances and reduce environmental impact. Additionally, the modular development plan will minimise impact on operations during construction. The Inter-terminal connector is important to ensure flexibility for airlines and their operations.
The first Terminal (T1) will be built in two stages- the first for 12 million passengers per year, the second with an additional capacity for 18 million passengers per year. Terminal 2 will also be built in two stages - with a first stage capacity of 12 million passengers per year and second stage capacity of 18 million passengers per year. The forecourts for both terminals will have direct access to a single Ground Transportation Centre.
The NIA masterplan also has provision for general corporate aviation facilities, including a VVIP terminal, a general aviation terminal and heli taxi pads. These facilities will cater to the needs of state dignitaries, handle private jet movement and helicopters.