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Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) on Wednesday, October 8, making Mumbai one of the few cities in the world to have multiple airports along with London, New York and Tokyo. The state-of-the-art airport is set to begin commercial operations in December and promises to be a game-changer for India’s aviation landscape. Here are the top 10 features of Navi Mumbai International Airport:
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1. India’s first fully digital airport. NMIA is set to become India’s first fully digital airport, offering online baggage drop, pre-booked vehicle parking slots and AI-enabled terminal operations. Passengers will experience fast, seamless travel through fully automated systems. (Image: PTI)
2 , 72. Iconic design inspired by lotus. Designed by London-based Zaha Hadid Architects, the airport terminal resembles a floating lotus, inspired by the national flower of India. The modern design includes digital art installations and large LED screens to enhance the passenger experience. (Image: PTI)
3 , 73. Huge potential and future expansion. The 1,160-hectare airport will initially handle 20 million passengers annually through one runway and terminal. At full capacity, NMIA will have four terminals and two runways, serving 155 million passengers per year. (Image: PTI)
4 , 74. Employment generation and economic impact. Built for ₹19,650 crore under a public-private partnership between Adani Airport Holdings and CIDCO, NMIA is estimated to create over two lakh jobs in the aviation, logistics, IT, hospitality and real estate sectors. (Image: PTI)
5 , 75. Advanced landing system for all weather conditions. The airport has a special advanced landing system to ensure safe landing during fog, rain or low visibility conditions, which is far beyond the capabilities of the current airport in Mumbai. (Image: Zaha Hadid Architects)
6 , 76. Strong airline presence Several airlines, including IndiGo, Air India Express and Akasa Air, have announced plans to operate flights connecting major Indian cities. Initially, the airport will run 12-hour operations with approximately 40% international traffic, which will gradually increase to 75%. (Image: NMIA)
7 , 77. Multi-modal transport connectivity NMIA will be India’s first major aviation hub to be connected to expressways, metro and suburban rail networks and waterways services, making it highly accessible to travelers from across the region.