Navi Mumbai Airport Set to Open in May
AVIATION & AIRPORTS

Navi Mumbai Airport Set to Open in May

Navi Mumbai's long-awaited airport has missed its March-end deadline, but the second airport in the city will now open on April 17, with commercial flight operations starting in May. The public will gain access around the middle of May, when domestic and cargo flights begin. International flights are expected by July, according to Arun Bansal, CEO of Adani Airport Holdings Ltd, who shared the update on Sunday.

Being a greenfield project, the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA), built on undeveloped land, will feature modern amenities from the outset, including biometrics and terminal connectivity, Bansal explained.

An IndiGo A320 aircraft took off from Mumbai Airport and conducted technical assessments over Karjat and Pen, including missed approach manoeuvres. The flight landed at NMIA's runway 08-26 at 1:32 pm, marking the first commercial jet landing at the site. Data from this "validation flight" will be submitted to aviation regulators for the aerodrome licence.

Previously, on October 11, an Indian Air Force C-295 aircraft had landed at NMIA's runway.

The phase-1 terminal of the airport has a capacity of 20 million passengers annually (ppa), comparable to airports like Chennai and Kolkata. However, Mumbai Airport handled 52.8 million ppa last fiscal, with Delhi surpassing 73 million ppa. Initially, NMIA expects to accommodate 10-12 million ppa, with 8-9 million domestic passengers and 2-3 million international. By 2026, the capacity will reach 20 million, and by 2028, Terminal 2 will handle 30 million ppa.

Once operational, NMIA will ease the congestion at Mumbai Airport, which only has a single runway. "Around 15 million passengers from the Mumbai region travel to nearby states or other airports," Bansal said.

Navi Mumbai's long-awaited airport has missed its March-end deadline, but the second airport in the city will now open on April 17, with commercial flight operations starting in May. The public will gain access around the middle of May, when domestic and cargo flights begin. International flights are expected by July, according to Arun Bansal, CEO of Adani Airport Holdings Ltd, who shared the update on Sunday. Being a greenfield project, the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA), built on undeveloped land, will feature modern amenities from the outset, including biometrics and terminal connectivity, Bansal explained. An IndiGo A320 aircraft took off from Mumbai Airport and conducted technical assessments over Karjat and Pen, including missed approach manoeuvres. The flight landed at NMIA's runway 08-26 at 1:32 pm, marking the first commercial jet landing at the site. Data from this validation flight will be submitted to aviation regulators for the aerodrome licence. Previously, on October 11, an Indian Air Force C-295 aircraft had landed at NMIA's runway. The phase-1 terminal of the airport has a capacity of 20 million passengers annually (ppa), comparable to airports like Chennai and Kolkata. However, Mumbai Airport handled 52.8 million ppa last fiscal, with Delhi surpassing 73 million ppa. Initially, NMIA expects to accommodate 10-12 million ppa, with 8-9 million domestic passengers and 2-3 million international. By 2026, the capacity will reach 20 million, and by 2028, Terminal 2 will handle 30 million ppa. Once operational, NMIA will ease the congestion at Mumbai Airport, which only has a single runway. Around 15 million passengers from the Mumbai region travel to nearby states or other airports, Bansal said.

Next Story
Infrastructure Urban

DDA Approves Rs 87.2 Billion Budget for 2025-26

The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has approved a budget of Rs 87.2 billion for the financial year 2025-26, with a strong emphasis on civic infrastructure development, green space rejuvenation, housing, and sports facilities, according to an official statement. Chaired by Lieutenant Governor V.K. Saxena, the budget meeting highlighted several large-scale projects, including the revitalisation of the Yamuna floodplain, creation of expansive parks, and upgraded civic amenities. Out of the total outlay, Rs 41.4 billion has been earmarked for capital expenditure, covering new roads, infrastruc..

Next Story
Infrastructure Energy

Vi Taps Cisco to Power Next-Gen Network

Telecom operator Vodafone Idea (Vi) has joined hands with US-based tech major Cisco Systems to revamp its transport network infrastructure across India. The strategic partnership aims to enhance network performance, scalability, and user experience for both retail and enterprise customers. As part of the agreement, Vi will deploy Cisco’s advanced Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) technology to create a high-capacity, software-driven transport network. This will significantly improve the telecom player’s ability to manage surging data traffic and support data-heavy digital services such..

Next Story
Building Material

GPT Infra Commissions New Steel Girder Plant Near Kolkata

GPT Infraprojects announced the successful commissioning of its steel girder and components manufacturing facility in West Bengal on April 24, 2025. Located in Village Majinan, Hooghly district—about 60 km from Kolkata—the plant begins operations with an initial capacity of 10,000 metric tonnes per annum (MTPA). The company stated that the facility is in the process of securing RDSO (Research Designs and Standards Organisation) approval for manufacturing steel bridge girders. Once approved, this unit is expected to become a key asset for the company’s steel bridge segment, catering to c..

Advertisement

Advertisement

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Get daily newsletters around different themes from Construction world.

STAY CONNECTED

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Talk to us?