Navi Mumbai Airport Soars: 98% Departures on Day One, Strong Demand

• Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) began commercial operations on December 25, reporting near-full departures.
• Departure load factor surged to 98% on the first day, up from 83% a day prior, indicating strong initial traveler demand.
• NMIA handled 4,922 passengers on its inaugural day and 5,028 on December 26, with 48 flights to nine domestic destinations.
• Operated by Adani Airports Holdings Ltd, NMIA aims to ease congestion at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport.
• Mumbai now joins global cities like London and New York with multiple operational airports.

Why It Matters: Navi Mumbai Airport's strong debut with 98% departures signals robust demand and expanded capacity for Mumbai.