NMIA to Get Exclusive VVIP Terminal by '30

Movie stars, billionaire businessmen and top politicians could soon fly in and out of a separate terminal dedicated exclusively to them, with the upcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) planning to build one in the next phase of expansion, which will begin after the commercial inauguration of the new airport, documents show.

- Neha LM Tripati

NAVI MUMBAI:

The dedicated terminal is set to be developed by 2030, under the third phase of development at NMIA. HT has reviewed documents which confirm that the construction of the VVIP terminal will begin in FY 26 and be concluded by 2030.

"The exclusive terminal will cater to not only central and state government officials, governors, chief ministers, deputy chief ministers, defence officials and other officials from the government but also act like a general aviation terminal catering to film personalities and other stars," an official said, requesting anonymity. The complete criteria for who will be deemed eligible will be determined at a later stage, the official added.

"The exclusive building that is currently being termed as the VVIP terminal will also be used by the family of the promoters of the airport," the official said, adding that general aviation operations will also happen exclusively from this terminal.