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Navi Mumbai International Airport
A second major airport for the Mumbai Metropolitan Region intended to decongest Mumbai airport and support long-term passenger and cargo demand.
Estimated cost
₹16,700 cr
Reported spend
Not available
Announced
18 Feb 2018
Last verified
1 May 2026
Schedule check
Compared with the first announced target
The airport has missed several historical opening windows and remains tracked toward phased commissioning, so it is delayed.
First target
Dec 2020
Current target
Dec 2025
Revised target
Not listed
Public relevance
Mumbai Metropolitan Region passengers, cargo users, Navi Mumbai and Raigad economic corridors
Timeline
3 events
18 Feb 2018
Foundation stone laid
The airport project foundation was laid after years of planning and approvals.
31 Dec 2024
Advanced construction
Runway, terminal and airside works advanced toward commissioning.
31 Dec 2025
Tracked opening window
Phase 1 opening is tracked in the revised commissioning period.
Risk notes
- Long historical delay record
- Final aviation certification and operational readiness dependencies
- Metro and road connectivity need synchronization
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