Published: 7 October 2025PIBEconomy
PM Modi Inaugurates Navi Mumbai International Airport — India's Largest Greenfield Airport
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Phase 1 of the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) on October 8, 2025, at a cost of ₹19,650 crore. It is India's largest Greenfield airport developed under Public-Private Partnership, with Adani Group holding 74% stake and CIDCO (Maharashtra government) holding 26%.
Phase 1 features a single passenger terminal handling 20 million passengers annually, a 3,700-metre runway, and lotus-inspired architecture blending cultural heritage with sustainability. An Automated People Mover connects terminals through underground tunnels. Commercial operations began December 25, 2025, with the first IndiGo flight from Bengaluru. Mumbai thus became one of the few cities globally with multiple international airports.
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Question: Examine the strategic and economic significance of Phase 1 commissioning of Navi Mumbai International Airport for India's aviation infrastructure.
Answer (50 words): PM Modi inaugurated NMIA Phase 1 on October 8, 2025 at ₹19,650 crore — India's largest greenfield airport built under public-private partnership with Adani holding 74% and CIDCO 26%. Phase 1 offers 20 million annual passenger capacity, a 3,700-metre runway and lotus-inspired terminal; commercial operations began December 25, 2025.
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Frequently asked questions
When did Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurate Phase 1 of Navi Mumbai International Airport?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Phase 1 of the Navi Mumbai International Airport on October 8, 2025. The phase was inaugurated at a cost of ₹19,650 crore.
What ownership structure was stated for Navi Mumbai International Airport?
It is India's largest Greenfield airport developed under Public-Private Partnership. Adani Group holds a 74% stake and CIDCO, representing the Maharashtra government, holds 26%.
What facilities are included in Phase 1 of Navi Mumbai International Airport?
Phase 1 has a single passenger terminal handling 20 million passengers annually, a 3,700-metre runway, and lotus-inspired architecture blending cultural heritage with sustainability. An Automated People Mover connects terminals through underground tunnels.
When did commercial operations begin at Navi Mumbai International Airport?
Commercial operations began on December 25, 2025, with the first IndiGo flight from Bengaluru. Mumbai thus became one of the few cities globally with multiple international airports.
