Pre-development work for the second phase of Navi Mumbai International Airport—including a second terminal and an additional runway—will begin in October. This was confirmed by BVJK Sharma, CEO of the airport project. The first phase, featuring a single runway and terminal with capacity for 20 million passengers annually, is expected to be operational by August end, though a launch date is yet to be confirmed.

Airlines like IndiGo and Akasa Air have announced operational plans, while discussions with Air India are ongoing. The airport will initially handle eight to 10 air traffic movements per hour, scaling up to 30 by April 2026, despite the runway’s capability to manage 45 movements per hour. Limited terminal capacity is prompting the Adani Group to fast-track the second phase, which will boost the airport’s overall capacity to 50-55 million passengers annually by 2029. Preparatory work such as excavation and soil testing will begin in October. A design competition will determine the architect for the second terminal. Modular construction will be used to avoid disrupting flight operations.

Passenger experience enhancements include Digital Yatra and the Adani One app, with potential upgrades like body scanners and CT x-ray machines under discussion with the Civil Aviation Ministry.