Once fully operational, it will handle up to 90 million passengers annually, significantly easing air traffic congestion in the Mumbai region. The project is a joint venture between Adani Airports Holdings Limited, which holds a 74% stake, and the City and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO) with 26%.

The airport features advanced automation, biometric boarding, and seamless digital check-in systems, setting a new benchmark for smart aviation infrastructure in India. The inauguration highlights the government’s commitment to modernizing transport facilities and strengthening India’s aviation network.

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The airport will feature direct metro check-in and a “One-Up End-to-End Baggage Facility” for faster baggage handling. The terminal will reflect Indian culture through digital art and use artificial intelligence (AI) in various operations. Green energy and water conservation are key priorities in its design.

Connectivity to NMIA will improve through a new road from Atal Setu to Kosthal Road, while Metro Line 8 will link both Mumbai and Navi Mumbai airports. A water taxi service will also start soon. The airport can park 350 aircraft and has two runways with separate taxiways.

Once fully operational, NMIA will handle 90 million passengers and 3.25 million tonnes of cargo each year. Together with Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, it will create a multi-airport system, easing congestion and boosting India’s aviation growth.

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The airport will open on October 30, but flight operations will begin within 45 days, pending approval from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) has granted airside security clearance, allowing the next steps for the aerodrome license.

The new airport will focus on cargo operations, unlike IGIA. It will feature CAT-III infrastructure to handle North India’s foggy conditions, ensuring safe landings in low visibility. In its first phase, NIA will handle 1.2 crore passengers annually, along with dedicated cargo facilities.

The airport will expand to 3 crore passengers annually and add a second runway. In the long term, NIA aims to handle 7 crore passengers each year.

This public-private partnership project faced delays, but the airport is expected to boost regional development, create jobs, and promote trade in Western UP.

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