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The inauguration of the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA), initially scheduled for September 30, has been postponed due to heavy rainfall. Prime Minister Narendra Modi was set to launch the new airport, which is being built under a public-private partnership (PPP) managed by Adani Airports. The inauguration has been moved to a later date in October, per reports. The official Notice to Air Missions (NOTAM) states that the airport is closed for operations until the early hours of October 1.

Infrastructure progress

NOTAM indicates operational readiness

The airport will initially handle 20 million passengers annually, eventually increasing to a capacity of 90 million passengers. IndiGo , Akasa Air, and Air India Express have already committed to operating flight

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