Navi Mumbai International Airport Private Limited (NMIAL) is a special purpose vehicle established for the design, development, construction, operation, maintenance, management and expansion of the greenfield international airport project at Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra. It is a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) between Mumbai International Airport Ltd. (a subsidiary of Adani Airports Holdings Ltd.) holding 74 percent stake, and CIDCO (City and Industrial Development Corporation of Maharashtra Ltd.), holding 26 percent.
Airport Location:
- Ulwe, Navi Mumbai: Approx. 37 kms from South Mumbai
- IATA/ ICAO CODE: NMI/ VANM
- Runways (Planned): Two ‘Code F’ compliant parallel runways
- Runway 1: 3,700m length/ 60m width
- Runway 2: 3,700m length/ 60m width
Total Project Area:
- 1,160 hectares/ approx. 2,866 acres
Design Inspiration:
- Architecture inspired by Lotus – India’s national flower, 12 sculptural feature columns – anchors that rise like unfurling petals
- 17 mega columns – Unseen pillars carrying the weight of the lotus roof canopies
Certifications:
- International Air Transport Association – Centre of Excellence for Independent Validators (IATA-CEIV)
- Regulated Agent – Third Country (RA3)
- Air Cargo or Mail Carrier operating into the Union from a Third Country Airport – ACC3
- Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
- Goods Distribution Practices (GDP)
- Authorised Economic Operation (AEO) for Cargo terminal
Technology:
- 5G ‘Connected NMIA’ to boost efficiency and productivity
- Data-driven insights improve turnaround time (TAT)
- Seamless, contact-free processing under Digi Yatra
- Zero manual ID/ boarding pass checks
- Baggage tracking as per IATA 753
- Wi-Fi-enabled airport with strong cybersecurity
- Smart traffic management with automated communication
- Advanced tracking systems Internet of Things (IoT) for real time monitoring
- Automated baggage handling system
- aviio – the in-house app for airport stakeholders
Sustainability:
Planned as a Green Airport being:
- 47MW of solar power generation in the final phase
- Low flow fixtures to reduce water consumption
- Rainwater harvesting system to collect and store rainwater for various uses
- Wastewater to be reused for minimising freshwater demand and rainwater harvesting system
- Electric Vehicles (EV) to further reduce the emissions on the airside of the airport
- Rockfill method used in the construction of the tarmac, runway and other establishments on
- the airport premises
- Automated People Movers (APMs) to be used for internal airport travel in Phase III, which will
- reduce emissions
- Passive cooling through the netted structures of the lotus pillars
Terminals:
- Four Terminals (final phase)
- Initial Phase: Features single integrated terminal for domestic & international operations
Projected Passenger Capacity:
- Initial Phase: 20 Million Passenger Per Annum (MPPA)
- Final Phase: 90 MPPA
Terminal 1 at a Glance:
- Check-in Counters – 66
- Self-baggage Drop – 22
- Aerobridges – 29
- Bus Boarding Gates – 10
Passenger Amenities & Features:
- Domestic departures will have a dedicated kids play zone
- Experimental zone: immersive digital tunnels with interactive screens and kinetic installations narrating stories of Mumbai, Maharashtra and India, showcasing the heritage of Maharashtra; a tribute to local communities through various art forms
- Commercially Important Person (CIP) lounges segmented into zones that can accommodate approximately 500 passengers
- Transit/ Day Hotel: 80 rooms facility for a short stay
- Baggage Services: Direct delivery of luggage from home to destination, left luggage- cloak room, baggage repair, baggage wrap, etc.
- Pranaam Services: Meet and greet services
- Special area at the arrival forecourt for both passengers and visitors.
Projected Cargo Capacity:
- Initial Phase: 0.5 million metric tonnes annually (MMTPA)
- Final Phase: 3.2 million metric tonnes annually
- Stands – 7 Freighter Stands + 49 Truck docks
Automation:
- Fully automated cargo terminal
- Semi-automated Material Handling System (MHS)
- 100% Shipment Tracking
- Truck Management System
- Cargo Community System
- Cargo facility designed for cashless and paperless operations
Pharmaceutical & Perishables:
- Pharma excellence centre with good distribution practice
- (GDP)-complaint temperature-controlled zones
- Temperature controlled storage
- Advanced cold chain logistics
- Temperature management for perishable goods
Dangerous goods:
- Specialised zones with safety protocols
- Trained personnel to handle hazardous materials
- Valuables high security zones feature state-of-the-art surveillance
Express Cargo:
- Dedicated drone and Express Cargo Zones
- Fast-track lanes and streamlined processes
- Live Animal Management Dedicated areas with animal care experts
Connectivity:
- 14 kms from Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT) Sea Port
- 22 kms from Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation
- (MIDC), Taloja Industrial area
- 35 kms from Mumbai Port Trust (via Mumbai Trans Harbour Link)
- 32 kms from Thane
- 40 kms from Bhiwandi
Aircrafts Stands & Cargo:
- Passenger Aircraft Stands (Final Phase) 245
- Cargo Aircraft Stands 07
- General Aviation (GA) Stands 79
- GA Hangars 16
F&B Offerings (Terminal 1):
- Artisanal Tea concept
- Popular Mumbai Food & Beverages brands called Bombay Bond
- Casual dining
- Food hall consisting of cuisines from India and abroad
- Chef-curated concepts
- Brewery & bars
- Indian street food concepts at arrival forecourt
Retail Offerings:
- Duty-free space will cover approximately 1,800 sqm; retail space around 5,000 sqm
- Duty-free outlets at departure and arrivals
- 110 retail and F&B outlets at the terminal and forecourt
- Immersive experiential zones.
- Digital Convenience: Commercial offerings such as retail, F&B and duty-free, baggage services, lounge check-ins easily accessible on the Adani OneApp.
Digital Art Programme:
- Planned as an international venue for projection of regional and national art and culture through Digital Art as well as a physical art programme
- Offers an enriching and immersive experience of India, particularly Maharashtra, through the display of art, craft and culture through digital technology platform for established and emerging artists, and content collaborators.
