Navi Mumbai International Airport’s operations officially commenced on 25 December 2025. The facility is designed to function as a premier global logistics hub, offering critical advantages for the supply chain and air freight sectors.
Freight capacity: The first phase establishes a handling capacity of 0.5 million tonnes of cargo annually, with a long-term target of 3.25 million metric tonnes.
Multimodal EXIM links: Located 14 km from Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust(JNPT), the airport facilitates efficient sea-air transshipments and provides direct connectivity to major industrial corridors and the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation.
Specialised cargo infrastructure: To support the pharmaceutical and perishable trade, the airport incorporates dedicated cold-chain facilities and temperature-controlled storage.
Developed as a public-partnership project involving Adani Group and CIDCO, the ₹19,650-crore airport currently operates on a 12-hour schedule. Full 24-hour operations are scheduled for February 2026