Navi Mumbai Airport Takes Flight: Commercial Operations Begin Today with 15 Departures

• Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) commences commercial flight operations today, with the first flight from Bengaluru landing at 8 am.
• The Adani Group-promoted airport will handle 15 scheduled departures on Day 1, connecting to nine destinations across India.
• Developed by Adani Airports Holdings Limited (AAHL) and CIDCO, the Rs 19,650 crore Phase 1 features a lotus-inspired design and 20 million annual passenger capacity.
• NMIA aims to significantly reduce congestion at Mumbai International Airport and boost capacity in the MMR region.
• Initial operations will be 12 hours daily, scaling up to 24/7 services from February next year, supporting Mumbai's multi-airport system.

Why It Matters: Navi Mumbai Airport opens, easing Mumbai's air traffic and boosting regional connectivity.