Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday inaugurated the first phase of the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA), India’s first fully digital and paperless airport. Located in Panvel, Maharashtra, the airport aims to decongest Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport and redefine air travel with advanced digital features ensuring “anxiety-free” flying.
Developed by Adani Airports Holdings Limited (AAHL) in collaboration with the City and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO), the ₹16,700 crore project is designed to handle 20 million passengers annually in its first phase. Once fully operational, NMIA will have three interconnected terminals, 42 aircraft stands, and a six-lane road linking it directly to the Mumbai-Pune Expressway and the upcoming Mumbai Trans Harbour Link.
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The airport integrates AI-driven facial recognition systems, automated baggage handling and digital boarding processes, offering seamless end-to-end travel. It will also feature green infrastructure, including solar power generation and water recycling systems.
Commercial flight operations are expected to begin in December 2025, connecting Navi Mumbai to key domestic and international destinations. The new airport is anticipated to become a major aviation hub.
