Navi Mumbai Airport to Ease General Congestion at Mumbai Airport
AVIATION & AIRPORTS

Navi Mumbai Airport to Ease General Congestion at Mumbai Airport

Mumbai’s growing aviation congestion has prompted plans to relocate most business jets, turboprops, and charter aircraft from the city’s airport to Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) by year-end. Currently, these aircraft are parked in general aviation bays off the main runway of Mumbai Airport. A spokesperson for Adani Airports Holdings Ltd confirmed that NMIA, set to commence operations in 2025, will feature advanced infrastructure, including dedicated hangars for private and charter aircraft. The transition aims to create additional aeronautical assets at Mumbai Airport, which will undergo refurbishment. NMIA is expected to handle domestic flights by mid-2025, with its general aviation terminal and some parking bays ready by year-end. The gradual migration of general aviation operations to NMIA will begin then. While private and charter aircraft will still land at Mumbai Airport for passenger disembarkation, they will relocate to NMIA or other airports for parking. The Kalina general aviation terminal in Mumbai will remain operational for passenger facilitation. Capt. Rajesh Bali, Managing Director of the Business Aircraft Operators Association (BAOA), supported the move, noting that the current layout at Mumbai Airport fails to meet international standards for the proximity of runways to parking bays. NMIA’s optimised layouts are expected to address these concerns. Mumbai Airport currently accommodates 24 general aviation aircraft. Due to limited space, planes are towed into parking slots after engine shutdowns to maximise efficiency. However, congestion continues to be a challenge. Last year, BAOA raised concerns with Adani Airports about the tender process for granting hangar usage rights at NMIA. The planned relocation to NMIA is expected to alleviate logistical challenges and improve overall operational efficiency for general aviation in the region. (ET)

Mumbai’s growing aviation congestion has prompted plans to relocate most business jets, turboprops, and charter aircraft from the city’s airport to Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) by year-end. Currently, these aircraft are parked in general aviation bays off the main runway of Mumbai Airport. A spokesperson for Adani Airports Holdings Ltd confirmed that NMIA, set to commence operations in 2025, will feature advanced infrastructure, including dedicated hangars for private and charter aircraft. The transition aims to create additional aeronautical assets at Mumbai Airport, which will undergo refurbishment. NMIA is expected to handle domestic flights by mid-2025, with its general aviation terminal and some parking bays ready by year-end. The gradual migration of general aviation operations to NMIA will begin then. While private and charter aircraft will still land at Mumbai Airport for passenger disembarkation, they will relocate to NMIA or other airports for parking. The Kalina general aviation terminal in Mumbai will remain operational for passenger facilitation. Capt. Rajesh Bali, Managing Director of the Business Aircraft Operators Association (BAOA), supported the move, noting that the current layout at Mumbai Airport fails to meet international standards for the proximity of runways to parking bays. NMIA’s optimised layouts are expected to address these concerns. Mumbai Airport currently accommodates 24 general aviation aircraft. Due to limited space, planes are towed into parking slots after engine shutdowns to maximise efficiency. However, congestion continues to be a challenge. Last year, BAOA raised concerns with Adani Airports about the tender process for granting hangar usage rights at NMIA. The planned relocation to NMIA is expected to alleviate logistical challenges and improve overall operational efficiency for general aviation in the region. (ET)

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?