Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Phase 1 of the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) on October 8, 2025 in Maharashtra. Built at a cost of approximately ₹19,650 crore, the airport spans 1,160 hectares in Ulwe near Panvel and will handle up to 20 million passengers per annum (MPPA) in its first two phases, with a full build-out capacity of 90 MPPA. Designed with a Lotus-inspired terminal blending sustainability with heritage, NMIA is a multimodal hub connected to the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link, Navi Mumbai Metro, suburban rail, and planned waterways. Commercial operations are set to begin by December 2025, making Mumbai one of the few Indian cities with two international airports.
PM Modi Inaugurates Navi Mumbai International Airport — Phase 1 at ₹19,650 Crore
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Phase 1 of the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) on October 8, 2025 in Maharashtra. Built at a cost of approximately ₹19,650 crore, the airport spans 1,160 hectares in Ulwe near Panvel and will handle up to 20 million passengers per annum (MPPA) in its first two phases, with a full build-out capacity of 90 MPPA. Designed with a Lotus-inspired terminal blending sustainability with heritage, NMIA is a multimodal hub connected to the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link, Navi Mumbai Metro, suburban rail, and planned waterways. Commercial operations are set to begin by December 2025, making Mumbai one of the few Indian cities with two international airports.
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- PM Modi inaugurated Phase 1 of Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) on October 8-9, 2025.
- NMIA was built at a cost of approximately ₹19,650 crore on 1,160 hectares near Panvel.
- Phase 1-2 capacity is 20 million passengers per annum with full build-out at 90 MPPA.
- The Lotus-inspired terminal design blends sustainability with Indian heritage architecture.
- NMIA is connected to Mumbai Trans Harbour Link, Navi Mumbai Metro, and suburban rail.
- Commercial operations are set to begin by December 2025.
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Phase 1 of the Navi Mumbai International Airport was built at a cost of approximately ₹19,650 crore.
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Frequently asked questions
When did PM Modi inaugurate Navi Mumbai International Airport and at what cost was Phase 1 built?
PM Narendra Modi inaugurated Phase 1 of Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) on October 8, 2025. Phase 1 was built at a cost of approximately ₹19,650 crore on 1,160 hectares of land near Panvel in Maharashtra.
What is the passenger capacity of NMIA in Phase 1–2 and at full build-out?
Navi Mumbai International Airport will handle up to 20 million passengers per annum (MPPA) in its first two phases. At full build-out, the airport's capacity is planned to reach 90 MPPA, making it one of India's largest aviation hubs.
What is the design inspiration for the NMIA terminal and what does it represent?
The NMIA terminal is designed with a Lotus-inspired architecture that blends sustainability with Indian heritage. The lotus motif, a symbol of Indian culture and national identity, is incorporated into the terminal's structural and aesthetic design.
What multimodal connectivity does NMIA offer?
NMIA is connected to multiple transport systems — the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (sea bridge), Navi Mumbai Metro, suburban rail networks, and waterways — making it a fully integrated multimodal transport hub for the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.
When were commercial operations at NMIA scheduled to begin?
Commercial operations at Navi Mumbai International Airport were scheduled to begin by December 2025, following the Phase 1 inauguration in October 2025. NMIA will serve as a second major international airport for the Mumbai region, reducing congestion at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport.
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