Mumbai Airport to Feature Exclusive VVIP Terminal by 2030
The facility will cater to high-profile travelers, including government officials, celebrities, and business magnates, as part of the airport's third-phase expansion.
- The Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) will include a dedicated VVIP terminal, set to be completed in the third phase of development by 2030.
- The terminal will serve central and state government officials, defense personnel, film stars, and other high-profile individuals, with eligibility criteria to be finalized later.
- Construction for the VVIP terminal is scheduled to begin in Fiscal Year 2026, alongside other third-phase projects such as a permanent ATC tower.
- NMIA aims to alleviate congestion at Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, with Phase 1 operations beginning in May 2025 and a long-term goal of handling up to 90 million passengers annually.
- The airport's air traffic control system faces challenges, including terrain obstructions and low-visibility conditions, necessitating advanced infrastructure investments for efficient operations.
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