Archive · 11 Jun 2025
Navi Mumbai Airport Expansion: Second Phase to Begin in October
Imagine a new airport is being built in Navi Mumbai.
The first part is almost ready to open, possibly in August, and planes like IndiGo and Akasa Air are already planning to fly there.
At first, only a few planes will land and take off each hour, but soon it will be many more.
The next step, including a second terminal and runway, starts in October and will be done by 2029.
This airport is also planning on making travel easier by providing features like Digital Yatra to help people.
Second phase pre-development for Navi Mumbai airport to begin in October.
The first phase is expected to open by the end of August.
The airport will initially handle 8-10 air traffic movements per hour, increasing to 30 by April.
The second terminal and runway are expected to be finished by 2029.
The airport will use technology such as Digital Yatra and Adani One for passenger experience.
- Who
- Chief Executive Officer, BVJK Sharma
- What
- Pre-development works for the second phase of Navi Mumbai airport
- When
- Pre-development starting in October, with the second terminal and runway expected to be complete by 2029.
- Where
- Navi Mumbai Airport
- Why
- To increase passenger handling capacity.
- First Phase Opening
- Expected by the end of August
- Initial Air Traffic Movements
- 8-10 per hour
- Air Traffic Movements by April
- 30 per hour
- Initial Passenger Capacity
- 20 million annually
- Second Phase Passenger Capacity Increase
- 30-35 million annually
- Second Phase Completion
- By 2029