India, March 7 -- The upcoming Noida international airport might be set to begin operations within the next two months, after the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Friday granted an aerodrome license to the facility, clearing its last hurdle before launch.

A government statement said that the airport has been licensed under the Public Use category for all-weather operations and that it meets the safety and operational standards prescribed by the regulator.

The development of the Noida International Airport (NIA) is part of the Ministry of Civil Aviation's broader vision for building a robust aviation ecosystem, it stated.

After the DGCA approval, cargo and domestic flight operations are expected to begin within 45 days, a...