Prime Minister Narendra Modi will open the new Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) on Wednesday, unveiling one of India’s most modern and eco‑friendly aviation hubs.
The greenfield airport sprawls over 1,160 hectares and costs about ₹19,650 crore. Work on one of its two runways is finished, and the airport plans to start domestic flights in early December 2025, with international services opening two months later.
Passengers will enjoy a fully integrated terminal network and a “One‑Up End‑to‑End Baggage Facility” app that lets them check in and drop bags directly at the metro station. The design highlights green energy and water‑conservation measures, and a digital‑art showcase will celebrate Indian culture while artificial‑intelligence (AI) systems handle many operational tasks.
To improve access, a new road from Atal Setu to Kosthal Road is under construction, and Metro Line 8 is expected to connect Navi Mumbai and Mumbai’s main airport soon. A water‑taxi service will also launch, adding another convenient travel option.
The airport can hold 350 aircraft, and its dual‑runway setup includes separate taxiways. The entire project is slated for completion in four years.
When fully operational, NMIA will serve 90 million passengers a year and handle 3.25 million tonnes of cargo. Phase one already delivers 20 million passengers and 0.5 million tonnes of cargo.
Owned by the Navi Mumbai International Airport Ltd—74 % stake by MIAL and 26 % by CIDCO—the airport received an aerodrome license on Sept 30. Together with Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, the two facilities will make the Mumbai Metropolitan Region a global multi‑airport system, easing congestion and boosting the region’s aviation capacity to 150 million passengers annually.
Source: ianslive
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