The Central Industrial Security Force on Monday, September 22, 2025 assumed charge of aviation security at the upcoming Noida International Airport. The move, announced in an official press release, is being seen as a major step towards readying the greenfield facility for its commercial launch next month.
CISF deployment begins
With this induction, Noida International Airport becomes the 70th airport in India to come under CISF cover. In the first phase, 1,047 personnel have been sanctioned for deployment under the command of a Chief Aerodrome Security Officer (CASO). The deployment strength will be scaled up as passenger traffic and flight operations expand. The CISF will be responsible for a wide range of security duties, from access and perimeter control to passenger and baggage checks. Its role also covers the terminal and landside areas, deployment of Quick Response Teams and close coordination with Uttar Pradesh Police and other agencies.
The induction ceremony was attended by senior officials from the Government of Uttar Pradesh, CISF, and Noida International Airport Limited (NIAL).
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Leaders underline security commitment
Praveer Ranjan, Special DG (Airports), CISF, said the force would implement “globally benchmarked procedures and layered security measures” at NIA to protect passengers, crew and critical infrastructure.
Kiran Jain, Chief Operating Officer of Noida International Airport, called the induction “a key milestone” in the airport’s preparedness journey, stressing that uncompromising security would underpin its vision of delivering “safe, seamless and world-class passenger experiences.”
Airport launch on October 30
Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu has confirmed that the airport will be inaugurated on 30 October 2025, with commercial flight operations expected to commence about 45 days later. In its first phase, NIA will feature one runway and one terminal, with capacity for 12 million passengers annually. The Jewar greenfield airport is expected to expand significantly. When all phases are complete, it will have the capacity to serve up to 70 million passengers annually, placing it among the busiest aviation hubs in Asia.
