The much-awaited Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) is likely to be inaugurated on May 15, marking a significant milestone in India's aviation sector, officials confirmed on Tuesday.
Managed by Navi Mumbai International Airport Limited (NMIAL), a joint venture of Adani Airport Holdings (AAHL) and the City and Industrial Development Corporation of Maharashtra (CIDCO), NMIA is expected to ease the congestion at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA).
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) recently conducted a ground assessment to review the airport's preparedness. A DGCA official stated, “The airport authorities will apply for all necessary permits by March 5, which we will process accordingly.”
After addressing key concerns raised during a December 29 test flight, NMIA is now gearing up for commercial operations. It aims to handle 10-12 million passengers annually in the initial phase, with plans to expand Terminal 2 for a capacity of 30 million passengers by 2028.
