Planned Township
Ghaziabad Aerocity Township: Proposed GDA Development Near Raj Nagar Extension
Ghaziabad Aerocity Township is a proposed mixed-use development near Raj Nagar Extension, planned by the Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA). As of October 2026, GDA has identified land in three villages and begun seeking landholder consent; the project is not a completed or operational township.
| Planning authority | Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) |
|---|---|
| Location | Near Raj Nagar Extension, Ghaziabad district, Uttar Pradesh |
| Villages identified | Morti (also spelled Morti/Morti), Ator/Atour, and Mevla Agri |
| Proposed land area | 231 hectares identified; this is not evidence of a final notified boundary |
| Land procurement | GDA has sought landholder consent for land pooling; direct purchase and statutory acquisition were also described as options |
| Land-pooling share reported | 25% of developed plots to participating landowners, with the authority retaining the balance |
| Board-approved procurement budget | About ₹2,813 crore, reported in May 2026 |
| Current status | Land procurement and consent process; no evidence found that township construction or operations have begun |
What the project is
Ghaziabad Aerocity Township—also described as the Aerocity-themed township near Raj Nagar Extension or GDA Aerocity—is a proposed urban development led by GDA. Despite the Aerocity name, available reporting describes a mixed-use, commercial and institutional township, not a new airport or an airport-terminal project.
GDA has outlined visitor-oriented uses including hotels, restaurants, retail, clubs and parking, alongside commercial and institutional facilities. The plan is associated with a proposed international cricket stadium nearby. These are proposed components, not operating facilities.
Authority, land and villages
GDA is the planning and development authority identified for the scheme. In May 2026, reporting on a GDA board decision said the authority approved a land-procurement proposal and about ₹2,813 crore for the proposed township. GDA’s public notice archive subsequently listed a notice concerning land pooling or purchase for Aerocity in Ator, Morti and Mevla Agri.
In September 2026, GDA officials told Hindustan Times that 231 hectares across those three villages had been identified and that notices were issued seeking landholder consent for pooling. This is a reported proposed project footprint, not a verified final notified area. The material reviewed does not establish a separate, final township notification or provide a complete cadastral boundary. The village references are within Ghaziabad district.
Why it is proposed
The stated concept is to provide commercial, hospitality and institutional uses near Raj Nagar Extension and the proposed cricket stadium, serving visitors and nearby development areas, including the proposed Harnandipuram township. GDA’s reported outline mentions hotels, dining, retail, clubs and parking. A detailed, approved land-use schedule or percentage split was not found, so no land-use percentages are stated here.
Current status as of October 2026
The scheme remains at the land-procurement stage. GDA’s September 2026 consent process invited landholders to participate in land pooling, under which officials said landowners would receive 25% of developed plots from the land they contribute. The May 2026 board coverage also described direct purchase and acquisition under the Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013 as possible procurement routes. The available sources do not confirm that land assembly is complete, that a detailed township plan has been finally approved, or that construction has started.
GDA’s September report said the first development phase could begin on about 50 hectares after land and consent arrangements. That is a tentative proposal, not a dated delivery commitment. The separate six-lane Hindon embankment road was reported as a planned project with an estimated cost of about ₹185 crore; it is intended to address flood risk near the stadium and township, but should not be mistaken for a completed connectivity link.
Connectivity and nearby projects
The clearest documented location relationship is proximity to Raj Nagar Extension and the proposed cricket stadium; the township is also described as near the proposed Harnandipuram township. GDA officials have discussed a six-lane embankment road along the Hindon as flood-protection infrastructure for the area. The sources reviewed do not establish a completed Aerocity-specific road network, transit station, travel times, or direct airport connection. The name “Aerocity” should not be read as confirmation of an airport within the scheme.
What happens next
The immediate stated steps are to collect landholder responses, settle the land-procurement route and assemble the proposed land. GDA would then need to progress detailed planning and infrastructure work before the township can move from proposal to physical development. The first phase has been discussed at approximately 50 hectares, but no confirmed start date or completion schedule was found. Prospective residents and investors should check subsequent GDA notices and approved plans rather than treat proposed area, amenities or road works as delivered facts.
Development phases
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ghaziabad Aerocity an airport?
No airport is identified as part of the proposed township in the material reviewed. Aerocity is the theme/name of a proposed mixed-use development near Raj Nagar Extension.
Where is GDA Aerocity planned?
Near Raj Nagar Extension in Ghaziabad district, on land identified in Morti, Ator/Atour and Mevla Agri villages.
How large is the proposed township?
GDA officials were reported in September 2026 as having identified 231 hectares. This is a proposed area, not a confirmed final notified boundary.
Has construction started?
The latest material reviewed describes landholder consent and land procurement, not township construction or operational facilities. As of October 2026, the township remains proposed.
How will landowners be compensated?
For land pooling, GDA officials said participating landowners would receive 25% of developed plots from their contributed land. GDA also reported other possible procurement routes, so individual terms should be checked against formal notices and agreements.
What is the first phase and when will it open?
Officials said a first phase could cover about 50 hectares, but no confirmed start or opening date was found.