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Navi Mumbai International Airport Update: Expansion Plans and Third Runway Bid Launched

  • Writer: Ajjay Bhagyakar
    Ajjay Bhagyakar
  • Dec 15, 2025
  • 2 min read

Published by: Griha Realty

Source: x.com

The Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) — poised to become a major aviation gateway for the Mumbai Metropolitan Region — is progressing steadily with key developments aimed at future expansion and long-term capacity. The Times of India+1


Third Runway: CIDCO Invites Feasibility Study Bids


The City and Industrial Development Corporation of Maharashtra (CIDCO) has formally invited bids to appoint a consultant for a techno-commercial feasibility study for a third runway at the Navi Mumbai International Airport. The Times of India


  • The process has been launched via e-tendering, welcoming proposals from reputed firms or joint ventures qualified to assess technical, operational, and commercial viability of adding a parallel runway. The Times of India

  • The consultancy assignment is expected to last six months, with consultant selection to be executed transparently through the Least Cost Selection (LCS) method. The Week

  • This move reflects proactive planning by CIDCO to ensure the airport can support long-term growth in passenger and cargo traffic beyond its initial operational phases. The Times of India


This strategic step arrives as NMIA prepares to accommodate future aviation demand and reinforce its role as a major aviation hub that complements existing capacity across the Mumbai region. The Times of India


Airport Set for Commercial Operations


In parallel, the **Navi Mumbai International Airport is scheduled to begin commercial operations from 25 December 2025, marking a significant milestone in the city’s infrastructure journey. The Tribune


  • Initial operations will handle up to 23 daily departures and approximately 10 flight movements per hour in the first phase. The Tribune

  • From February 2026, the airport is expected to scale up to full-day operations and increased flight schedules as passenger services expand. The Tribune

  • The airport’s operations will be supported by major carriers such as IndiGo, Air India Express, and Akasa Air, connecting Mumbai with key domestic destinations.


Future Growth and Connectivity ( Navi Mumbai International Airport Update: Expansion Plans and Third Runway Bid Launched )


The latest developments underline the broader vision for NMIA — to serve as a future-ready aviation hub that supports growing demand in the region and enhances multimodal connectivity through road, rail, metro, and allied transport links.


With the third runway feasibility exercise underway and the airport’s operational rollout nearing completion, Navi Mumbai stands on the brink of a transformative era in aviation infrastructure. Navi Mumbai International Airport Update: Expansion Plans and Third Runway Bid Launched

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