August 12, 2025: The first two phases of the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) — including Terminal 1 and a runway — are set for inauguration in September this year, backed by a capital investment of Rs 200 billion. Adani Airports Holdings Ltd (AAHL) has announced a further Rs 300 billion investment for Phase 3, which will add Terminal 2 and a second runway by 2029.
In its opening phase, the greenfield airport will be able to handle 20 million passengers annually (MPPA). A cargo terminal is also planned to be operational by 2026. Upon completion of Phase 3, NMIA’s capacity will rise to 50 MPPA. AAHL’s Chief Financial Officer (Airport Business), Arun Bansal, said, “Enabling works for Phase 3 have already been carried out alongside the earlier phases.” The upcoming expansion will include Terminal 2, a second runway, automated people movers, and metro connectivity. Construction is expected to start within six to nine months after Phases 1 and 2 open, taking around three and a half years to complete.
When all five phases are finished, NMIA will have two runways, four terminals, and the capacity to accommodate 90 MPPA, according to Navi Mumbai International Airport Ltd (NMIAL). Adani Group holds a 74% stake in NMIAL, while the City and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO) owns 26%.
Bansal noted that the aerodrome licence from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is expected by the end of this month. Commercial services will include both domestic and international flights, with IndiGo and Akasa Air already committed, and discussions ongoing with other airlines.
Adani Group also operates Mumbai International Airport. Mumbai’s Terminal 1 will close in mid-2029 to avoid congestion at T2, coinciding with NMIA’s Terminal 2 launch.
NMIA’s runway was successfully tested in December 2024 with an IndiGo landing after earlier system calibrations and Indian Air Force trials.
Source: Construction World
