Style meets substance at Navi Mumbai’s Rs196.5b airport

With a 3,700-metre runway, it is the country’s largest greenfield airport

- BY STEPHEN N.R.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday inaugurated the long-awaited Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA), calling it a transformative milestone in India’s aviation and infrastructure journey.

The state-of-the-art facility, designed by Zaha Hadid Architects, is expected to strengthen trade, tourism, and connectivity across Mumbai, Pune, and the Konkan region.

‘Wait is over’

“The wait is finally over,” said Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on X. “This airport is set to redefine air travel, boost Maharashtra’s growth, and connect India to the world like never before.”