Navi Mumbai International Airport with design worth INR 19,650 crore unveiled
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the first phase of the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) on October 8, 2025. Built at a cost of approximately ₹19,650 crore, the project was developed by Adani Airport Holdings in partnership with CIDCO. The airport’s design, i
nspired by the lotus flower, was created by Zaha Hadid Architects.
Key details about the airport:
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- Design: The lotus-inspired design features a floating steel and glass roof, supported by sculptural petal-shaped columns, that is engineered to be resilient to seismic and wind loads.
- Capacity:
The first phase is designed to handle 20 million passengers annually, with a plan to scale up to 90 million passengers upon full completion. - Connectivity: The airport
is planned as a multi-modal transport hub with seamless connections to the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link, metro lines, rail networks, and a water taxi service.
- Sustainability: The airport incorporates sustainable features such as a planned 47 MW solar power generation system, rainwater harvesting, and electric bus services.
- Operations: While inaugurated in Octo
- ber, commercial operations are expected to begin by December 2025
