India’s largest greenfield airport project inaugurated in Navi Mumbai, Check full details here
The airport architecture is inspired by the lotus flower (columns supporting the terminal roof canopies).
New Delhi: India’s largest greenfield airport project, which aims for the enhancement of air connectivity in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region and Western India, the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NIMA), has been inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday. The project costs around Rs 19,650 crore, and this facility is expected to ease congestion and will serve as a major aviation hub.
Adani Airports Holdings Ltd (74%) and CIDCO (26%), in a public-private partnership, are developing the project. It is India’s national flower, featuring 12 sculptural feature columns representing unfurling petals and 17 mega located at Ulwe in Navi Mumbai, about 37 km from South Mumbai, and is spread over 1,160 hectares (2,866 acres).
The airport architecture is inspired by the lotus flower (columns supporting the terminal roof canopies). The first phase of the project, which is inaugurated by PM Modi, includes a single integrated terminal for domestic and international operations with a capacity of 20 million passengers per annum (MPPA). The final phase will expand the capacity to 90 MPPA.
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Read Also : HURL Shines Platinum at FAME National Awards 2025The airport features consist of two parallel Code F-compliant runways, each measuring 3,700 m in length and 60 m in width. Terminal 1 includes 66 check-in counters, 22 self-baggage drop points, 29 aerobridges, and 10 bus boarding gates, designed to deliver a seamless passenger experience.
The cargo complex has a capacity of 0.5 million metric tons annually in the initial phase and will integrate with fully automated cargo handling, shipment tracking, and paperless operations. It also includes temperature-controlled zones for pharmaceuticals and perishables, dedicated express cargo and drone handling zones, and specialized facilities for valuables and live animals.
NMIA is envisioned as a 5G-connected smart airport, featuring contactless processing under Digi Yatra, zero manual ID checks, and IoT-enabled real-time monitoring systems. Adani OneApp will offer passengers digital access to retail, dining, and lounge services. The airport will host over 110 retail and F&B outlets and CIP lounges accommodating 500 passengers. A transit hotel with 80 rooms and baggage delivery and wrapping services is also part of the passenger amenities.
Read Also : HURL Empowers Youth through Skill Development under Project SAKSHAMThe airport is equipped with renewable sustainability with 47 MW of solar power generation, rainwater harvesting, wastewater recycling, and electric vehicle (EV) operations. NMIA is certified by international agencies, including IATA’s Centre of Excellence for Independent Validators (CEIV) and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). It has strong multimodal connectivity, located 14 km from Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT) and 35 km from Mumbai Port Trust, enhancing its strategic advantage for air cargo and logistics.
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