Summary
Mumbai's new airport, Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA), is set to open soon and is expected to help manage the city's increasing air traffic. The airport will have two runways and eventually be able to handle 90 million passengers a year, but challenges such as its distance from the city and integration with existing transport remain.
Key Facts
- NMIA is located about 40 km (24 miles) from Mumbai's old commercial center.
- The airport will handle up to 90 million passengers annually when fully expanded.
- India's current Mumbai airport has reached its capacity of 55 million passengers per year.
- NMIA is India's first fully digital airport, aimed at becoming a major hub.
- The airport is connected to Mumbai by India's longest sea-bridge.
- Major airlines like Air India, Indigo, and Akasa Airlines have committed to operating from the new airport.
- Challenges include the airport's distance from the city center, which can result in long travel times for passengers.
