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On 8 October 2025, PM Narendra Modi inaugurated Phase 1 of Navi Mumbai International Airport and Phase 2B of Mumbai Metro Line-3, highlighting their role in infrastructure growth, employment generation, and the vision of Viksit Bharat.
Description:
Type: Greenfield Airport
Location: Ulwe, Navi Mumbai (≈37 km from South Mumbai)
Inaugurated by: PM Narendra Modi (Oct 8, 2025)
Developer:
- Navi Mumbai International Airport Ltd (NMIAL) – Joint venture between
- Adani Airports Holdings Ltd – 74%
- CIDCO – 26%
Phase 1 Details:
- Capacity: 20 million passengers annually
- Terminal area: 2,34,000 sq. m
- Runway: 3,700 m long (Code F – for large aircraft)
- 42 aircraft stands (29 contact + 13 remote)
- Investment: ₹20,000 crore (Phase 1); ₹30,000 crore (Phase 2 planned)
Design:
- Designed by Zaha Hadid Architects
- Inspired by the lotus flower – 12 sculptural columns & 17 mega-columns
Connectivity:
- Road: Mumbai Trans Harbour Link, Sion-Panvel Highway, Ulwe Coastal Road
- Metro: Navi Mumbai Metro Line 1 (operational), Line 8 (planned – connects NMIA to CSMIA)
- Other modes: Suburban rail, water taxi, and proposed high-speed train
Operations:
- Flights likely from Dec 2025 (8 AM–8 PM initially)
- IndiGo, Akasa Air, and Air India Express to begin operations
Technology & Features:
- 5G-enabled smart airport with IoT integration
- Digi Yatra for contactless boarding
- ILS Category II – landings at 300 m visibility
- Automated baggage tracking (aviio app)
Sustainability:
- 47 MW solar power
- Rainwater harvesting, EVs, wastewater recycling
- Automated People Mover (planned by Phase 3)
Cargo:
- Phase 1: 0.5 million tonnes capacity
- Full capacity: 3.2 million tonnes
- 7 freighter stands, 49 truck bays
Final Capacity (Full Project):
- 4 terminals, 2 runways
- 90 million passengers per annum
Significance:
- India’s first truly multimodal airport
- Decongests Mumbai’s existing airport (CSMIA)
- Boosts logistics & regional economic growth
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