Adani Airports–controlled Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) on Tuesday received its aerodrome licence from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), taking the greenfield project a step closer to commencing commercial operations.

An aerodrome licence is an official certification that confirms an airport meets all required safety, operational, and infrastructural standards for air transport services. Adani Airport Holdings (AAHL) had applied for the licence a few months ago.

Following the inauguration, it will take around 45 days for commercial operations to begin. Sources said authorities are awaiting confirmation from the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) as the airport is expected to be inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi.

“The airport will have to be handed over to the CISF

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