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How Are Airport Names Changed? Understand The Complete Legal Process And Rules
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News18•12-10-2026, 14:28
How Are Airport Names Changed? Understand The Complete Legal Process And Rules
- •The newly constructed Noida International Airport in Jewar has been renamed as Narendra Modi International Airport.
- •The renaming process begins with a resolution passed in the respective state legislature recommending the new name.
- •The proposal requires clearance and No Objection Certificates from the Ministry of Home Affairs and intelligence agencies.
- •Final approval is granted by the Union Cabinet, followed by an official notification published in the Gazette of India.
- •Policies generally emphasize naming airports after local cities for geographical clarity, though historical figures are sometimes honored.
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Following a cabinet meeting decision by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the Noida International Airport in Jewar, Gautam Buddh Nagar district, is named Narendra Modi International Airport.
Renaming an airport requires a state legislature resolution, a recommendation to the Union Ministry of Civil Aviation, security clearance and an NOC from the Ministry of Home Affairs, approval from the Union Cabinet, and a final notification published in the Gazette of India.
Policymakers and the government emphasize that newly constructed greenfield airports should ideally be named after the local city or area rather than major personalities, helping international passengers easily understand the airport's geographical location.
