Navi Mumbai is about to witness a significant milestone in its aviation infrastructure with the opening of the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA).
The airport, as of March 2025, will be inaugurated in June 2025, as announced by Gautam Adani, Chairman of Adani Group. In just a few months, Navi Mumbaikars will be having their own international airport, enhancing connectivity. Here’s all that you must know about it.
Navi Mumbai International Airport: All That You Need To Know
New Airport In Navi Mumbai: Cost And Inauguration Plan
The Navi Mumbai Airport, also called DB Patil International Airport, is being developed by the Navi Mumbai International Airport Ltd (NMIAL).
This is a 74:26 joint venture between Adani Airport Holdings Ltd (AAHL) and City and Industrial Development Corporation of Maharashtra (CIDCO).
The greenfield airport is being constructed at a whopping cost of INR 16,700 crore and is aiming to reduce congestion at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) in Mumbai.
Built over a land covering about 1,160 hectares, the airport will be a shining example of world-class aviation infrastructure in the bustling metropolitan area of Mumbai and Navi Mumbai.
The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for the project in 2018. Since then, the construction of this new Navi Mumbai Airport has been in full swing. In 2025, the airport will finally be operational for the general public.
The airport was initially planned to be inaugurated in April 2025, however, the plan has been postponed to June 2025.
As per the initial plan, domestic operations were expected to begin in the month of May, while international operations were expected to begin by the end of July.
If things go as planned, the larger Mumbai Metropolitan Area (MMA) will be home to two international airports!
The Navi Mumbai International Airport: Key Highlights
This new airport in Navi Mumbai will consist of two runways and four terminals. It will be built over 1,160 hectares of land and will have parallel runways and cargo terminals.
Besides that, the Navi Mumbai airport will also have an apron area, taxiways, an aircraft maintenance site, long-term aircraft parking, and many other facilities.
The airport, in its first phase, will also have a low-cost carrier terminal. This terminal will have a capacity of two million passengers in a year.
The airport design will be heavily influenced by lotus and will feature food courts, lounges, and other facilities for the convenience of travelers.
A glimpse into India’s aviation future! ✈️
Visited the Navi Mumbai International Airport site today—a world-class airport taking shape. Set for inauguration this June, it will redefine connectivity & growth. A true gift to India!
Kudos to the Adani Airports team & partners for… pic.twitter.com/2TCWcSnr6c
— Gautam Adani (@gautam_adani) March 16, 2025
Recently, a joint team conducted a thorough inspection of the airport, consisting of prominent officials such as Vipin Kumar, Chairman of the Airport Authority of India (AAI); Prakash Nikam, Regional Director of the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS); and representatives from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), AAHL and CIDCO. Gautam Adani also recently visited the site to review the progress so far.
He then confirmed that the airport will be operational in June 2025.
Why A New Airport In Mumbai?
You must be wondering why MMA is building one more airport when it already has a fully functional airport. The CSMIA is the second busiest airport in the country, only behind Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport.
The CSMIA handles about 40 to 50 million passengers annually. While the airport has been running efficiently since its inception, it is challenged to tackle congestion issues. With the new airport building up in Navi Mumbai, congestion at the CSMIA will be greatly reduced.
The Navi Mumbai International Airport will greatly increase connectivity and make air travel more convenient and efficient for people in the MMA.
Plus, it will connect the cities of Panvel, Kamothe, Ulwe, Kharghar, and Taloja. Naturally, housing demand and prices will also soar up in these localities owing to an international airport in the vicinity.
Summing Up
The DB Patil International Airport Navi Mumbai will greatly ease the functioning of the over-burdened CSMIA in Mumbai. The airport will also boost connectivity between Mumbai city and Navi Mumbai. Also, it will make international air travel convenient and accessible to more and more people.
FAQs
What Is The Status Of Navi Mumbai Airport?
The Navi Mumbai airport is gearing up for its inauguration in June 2025.
Will Navi Mumbai Airport Have Domestic Flights?
Yes, just like any other airport, the Navi Mumbai airport will have domestic flights. Plus, it will also have international flights.
How Many Runways Will Navi Mumbai Airport Have?
The Navi Mumbai airport will have two parallel runways in order to facilitate simultaneous operations.
