PM Modi Inaugurates Navi Mumbai International Airport | Check Out Inside Details
Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently inaugurated Phase 1 of the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA), marking a significant milestone for Indias aviation sector. Constructed at a cost of ₹19,650 crore, this world-class greenfield project is set to become India’s first fully digital and green aviation hub.
Spread over 1,160 hectares, NMIA is designed to significantly ease Mumbai’s air traffic congestion and transform the region into a major global aviation centre. It is projected to handle 155 million passengers annually once fully operational. Key features include AI-enabled terminals, automated people movers, 47 MW solar power generation, electric buses, and India’s first airport water taxi link. The airport will offer a seamless digital experience with paperless boarding, e-gates, online baggage drop, and a mobile app for real-time updates.
Domestic flights are scheduled to commence soon, with international operations expected by December. Major airlines such as IndiGo, Air India, and Akasa Air are among the first to begin services from NMIA. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis hailed the inauguration as a "grand moment" for the state, announcing the airport is named after Dinkar Balu Patil.