Comprehensive Guide to Navi Mumbai International Airport: Capacity, Features, and Sustainable Design

The Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) is projected to accommodate 2 million passengers annually once it becomes operational.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Navi Mumbai International Airport on October 8. This facility represents the second airport in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, complementing the existing Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport. NMIA received its aerodrome license from the DGCA on September 30.

The development is progressing through multiple phases under Navi Mumbai International Airport, with Adani Group holding a 74 percent stake and the remaining 26 percent owned by Maharashtra government's land development authority CIDCO.

Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) Key Features:

LOCATION

Situated in Ulwe, Navi Mumbai, approximately 37 kilometers from South Mumbai.

PLANNED RUNWAYS

Two parallel 'Code F' compliant runways

Runway 1: 3,700m length and 60m width

Runway 2: 3,700m length and 60m width

PASSENGER CAPACITY PROJECTIONS

Initial Phase: 20 Million Passengers Per Annum (MPPA)

Final Phase: 90 MPPA

CARGO CAPACITY PROJECTIONS

Initial Phase: 0.5 million metric tonnes annually (MMTPA)

Final Phase: 3.2 million metric tonnes annually

AIRPORT CODES

IATA: NMI

ICAO: VANM

TERMINAL FACILITIES

Four terminals planned for the final phase

Initial Phase: Single integrated terminal handling both domestic and international operations

PROJECT AREA

1,160 hectares (approximately 2,866 acres)

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN

Lotus-inspired architecture featuring 12 sculptural columns rising like unfurling petals

17 mega columns supporting the lotus roof canopies

TECHNOLOGICAL FEATURES

5G 'Connected NMIA' enhancing operational efficiency

Data-driven systems improving aircraft turnaround time

Seamless, contact-free processing through Digi Yatra

Elimination of manual ID and boarding pass verification

IATA 753 compliant baggage tracking

Comprehensive Wi-Fi coverage with robust cybersecurity

Smart traffic management with automated communication

IoT-powered real-time monitoring systems

Advanced automated baggage handling

Proprietary aviio app for airport stakeholders

PASSENGER AMENITIES

Dedicated children's play zone in domestic departures

Immersive digital tunnels featuring interactive displays and kinetic installations showcasing Mumbai, Maharashtra, and India's heritage

Commercially Important Person lounges segmented into zones accommodating approximately 500 passengers

80-room transit/day hotel for short stays

Comprehensive baggage services including home-to-destination delivery, storage facilities, repair, and wrapping services

Pranaam meet and greet services

Specialized arrival forecourt areas for both passengers and visitors

SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES

47MW solar power generation capacity in the final phase

Water conservation through low-flow fixtures

Integrated rainwater harvesting system

Wastewater recycling to reduce freshwater requirements

Electric vehicle deployment to minimize airside emissions

Rockfill construction method for tarmac, runway, and other airport facilities

Automated People Movers planned for Phase III to reduce emissions

Energy-efficient passive cooling through netted lotus pillar structures

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