Countries
India (Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra)

Companies

Navi Mumbai International Airport Limited (NMIAL) – Project SPV
Adani Airport Holdings Limited (Adani Group) – Developer & Operator
City and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO) – Nodal Government Agency
Larsen & Toubro (L&T) – Major EPC Contractor
Zaha Hadid Architects – Design Consultant (concept design phase)
AECOM / Jacobs – Engineering & Consultancy Support

Budget

Estimated Total Cost: ₹16,700+ crore (~$2+ billion)

Scope

Development of a greenfield international airport to reduce congestion at Mumbai’s existing airport
Planned capacity:
Phase 1: ~20 million passengers per annum (MPPA)
Ultimate capacity: ~90 million passengers annually
Construction of:
2 parallel runways
3+ passenger terminals (phased development)
Cargo terminals and MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul) facilities
Associated infrastructure:
Road, rail, and metro connectivity
Air traffic control tower
Fuel farms and logistics zones
Land development across ~1,160 hectares

Technologies

Advanced airport management and automation systems
Smart baggage handling systems
Digital passenger processing (biometric-enabled travel)
Sustainable airport design (green buildings, energy efficiency)
Modern air navigation and traffic control systems
High-capacity runway and taxiway design

Project Management Authority / Implementing Agency

Navi Mumbai International Airport Limited (NMIAL) – Execution authority
Adani Airport Holdings – Developer & Operator
CIDCO (Government of Maharashtra) – Planning & land development
Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) – Regulatory oversight
Ministry of Civil Aviation, Government of India – Policy oversight

Timeline

Initial Concept & Approval: 1997–2007
Environmental Clearance: 2010
Construction Start: 2018
Major Construction Phase: 2020–2024
Expected Phase 1 Completion: 2025–2026 (phased opening)
Full Development: Multi-phase expansion over next decade

Contractor

Larsen & Toubro (L&T)
Subcontractor

DPR Construction

Purpose
The Navi Mumbai International Airport is being developed to decongest Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport and support the rapidly growing aviation demand in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. It aims to enhance connectivity, boost trade, tourism, and economic growth, and position Mumbai as a major global aviation hub. The project also drives regional development in Navi Mumbai through infrastructure expansion, job creation, and improved logistics networks. Designed as a modern, sustainable airport, it reflects India’s push toward next-generation aviation infrastructure.