Mumbai: The much-anticipated Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) is inching closer to completion with its grand inauguration expected to be scheduled in a couple of months. As the deadline nears, infrastructure upgrades are taking place at a very fast pace on the mega airport site.
A viral video circulating on Instagram has offered the first inside look at the upcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA), giving the public a sneak peek into what will soon be one of India’s most advanced aviation hubs. Shared by Instagram user Ganesh Jadhav (username: @propertycoveage), the video has taken social media by storm, revealing visuals of the newly installed baggage conveyor belts and construction staff working around the clock to ready the terminal for operations.
Viral Video Gives Sneak Peek Of Airport Interior
The video, shot inside the main terminal building, shows long stretches of polished flooring, spacious interiors, and fully operational conveyor systems in the baggage claim area. Workers can be seen engaged completing final-stage works, signalling that the mega project is nearly ready to welcome passengers.
When Will Navi Mumbai Airport Be Operational?
While official announcements are still awaited, multiple news reports suggest that the airport’s grand inauguration is likely to take place on September 17, 2025, coinciding with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthday. Earlier, there were speculations of an August 15 launch, but technical hurdles in the terminal and taxiway work, along with the monsoon season, led to delays.
Features Of Navi Mumbai International Airport
Developed across 1,160 hectares in Ulwe, near Panvel, NMIA is designed to significantly decongest the existing Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) and provide a modern aviation alternative for the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). Inspired by the shape of a lotus flower, the airport boasts a stunning architectural design, featuring three interconnected terminals, two parallel runways and cutting-edge passenger amenities.
Once operational, NMIA will be capable of handling 20 million passengers and 0.8 million tonnes of cargo annually in its first phase. The project is being executed by Navi Mumbai International Airport Limited (NMIAL), a joint venture between Adani Airport Holdings (74%) and CIDCO (26%). Over 13,000 workers are currently deployed on-site to meet the project timeline. Reports suggest that the Adani Group and the central government are keen on launching both domestic and international operations simultaneously.
