NMIA promises integrated terminal with 79 cargo stands in Phase 1

The Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA), gearing up for its inauguration in September, has announced the readiness of its Phase 1 facilities. On the cargo side, NMIA will feature an integrated terminal with 79 dedicated stands, equipped for semi-automated handling, cold chain logistics, specialised storage for perishables and hazardous goods, along with 100 per cent export screening. Its strategic location—just 14 km from Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust—will facilitate seamless multimodal freight movement. Officials noted that the airport’s phased development strategy is aligned with projected air traffic growth. By 2050, passenger numbers in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region are expected to reach 250 million annually, with NMIA alone designed to handle up to 90 million passengers per year while ensuring robust capacity for cargo and private aviation. Phase 1 also includes parking for 42 commercial aircraft stands and 23 dedicated slots for private jets and general aviation, addressing a long-standing shortage of private aircraft parking in the region.