Noida International Airport, located in Jewar, Uttar Pradesh, achieved a milestone on June 15, 2026, with its first landing. An IndiGo flight from Lucknow touched down, followed by the airport's first takeoff with a return flight to Lucknow. The airport is named 'DXN' after the DXN code assigned by the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
The name 'DXN' follows IATA's three-letter code system, where 'D' often represents Delhi or the region, and 'XN' is a unique identifier. This code is used for flight scheduling, baggage handling, and airline operations. The airport's official name remains Noida International Airport, but the DXN code is critical for aviation logistics.
The first flight carried passengers from Lucknow, marking the beginning of commercial operations. The airport is expected to serve as a major hub for the National Capital Region, reducing congestion at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport. Further details on the naming rationale were not available from verified sources.
