Three Russian military aircraft landed at Noida Airport on Tuesday morning, marking the facility’s first reported landing by foreign aircraft. The planes arrived with a Russian advance team and military officials as India prepared for Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit and the upcoming BRICS Summit. One of the aircraft was identified as an IL-76 military transport plane. The aircraft remained parked at the airport on Wednesday while Indian security personnel and Russian teams managed arrangements around their presence.Why Did Russian Planes Land?The Russian aircraft arrived as India prepares to host the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12 and 13. Putin is scheduled to attend the summit, with his India visit expected to include talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Russian advance team’s arrival is understood to be connected with preparations for the visit and arrangements involving foreign dignitaries. However, there has been no official confirmation that Putin’s aircraft itself will land at Noida Airport.Three Russian military aircraft landed at Noida Airport.An IL-76 transport aircraft was among the planes.A Russian advance team and military officials arrived with them.The aircraft marked the airport’s first reported foreign landing.The arrival came ahead of the BRICS Summit and Putin’s India visit.Noida Airport Enters New PhaseNoida International Airport at Jewar was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on March 28, 2026. Commercial operations began on June 15, when IndiGo became the first airline to operate scheduled flights from the airport. The airport initially began with domestic services, while international operations were planned for a later stage.The Russian military aircraft arrival gives the relatively new airport an important role in preparations for a major international event. Foreign military aircraft visiting India have traditionally used Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport, making the Russian landing notable for Noida Airport. Also Read: Xi Jinping India Visit May Improve Diplomatic Ties, But Business Trust Remains WeakRussia Visit Adds Defence FocusThe aircraft movement comes as India and Russia prepare for high-level discussions during Putin’s visit. Defence cooperation is expected to remain an important area of the broader India-Russia relationship, with reports indicating that discussions could include fighter aircraft cooperation and technology related to Russia’s Su-57 fifth-generation fighter.The 18th BRICS Summit will take place at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on September 12 and 13. Putin is among the leaders expected to participate, while security and logistical preparations have intensified across the capital ahead of the gathering.Key HighlightsThree Russian military aircraft landed at Noida Airport.The landing was the airport’s first reported foreign aircraft arrival.One aircraft was identified as a Russian IL-76.A Russian advance team and military officials were on board.The aircraft remained parked at the airport through Wednesday.The arrival came before Putin’s India visit and the BRICS Summit.What The Landing MeansThe arrival of the Russian military aircraft highlights the growing operational importance of Noida Airport beyond regular domestic passenger services. It also shows the airport’s involvement in logistical preparations surrounding a major international diplomatic event. While the Russian aircraft landing is confirmed, reports suggesting that Putin could personally arrive through Noida Airport should not be treated as confirmed unless authorities announce it officially.Disclaimer: This article is intended only for knowledge and news-information purposes and is based on information available at the time of publication.
