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NMIA will open with around 30 flights a day, with plans to scale up to 600 flights daily by its second year.
Navi Mumbai Airport: (Photo: @INDinfraeconomy/X)
As the countdown begins for the grand opening of the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) in September, the Maharashtra home department has approved a 285-strong immigration team to manage incoming and outgoing travellers.
This move is one of the final steps in preparing the airport for operation.
As per Hindustan Times, the team will include 20 inspectors, 55 sub-inspectors, 30 assistant sub-inspectors, 60 head constables, and 120 constables. The state will spend Rs 10.10 crore annually to support this team and other related infrastructure.
How Will Security Be Handled?
The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) will take charge of airport safety. The Ministry of Home Affairs has already approved 2,000 CISF personnel for NMIA. They’ll look after terminal security, passenger screening, and aviation operations. A senior officer at DIG (Deputy Inspector General) rank will lead the team.
What’s the Plan for Traffic?
With NMIA expected to become a key travel hub for Mumbai, Thane, Kalyan and Panvel, a dedicated traffic division has also been proposed. This unit will have 250 traffic officials to control congestion and streamline vehicle movement around the airport.
What About Flight Operations?
In its first month, NMIA will handle 30 flights daily. But that number will rise quickly. By year two, the airport aims to run 600 flights a day. To manage this, Terminal 1 of Mumbai’s current airport (CSMIA) will be demolished, shifting many domestic flights to the new hub.
What Makes NMIA Special?
NMIA will boast four terminals, two runways, and a cargo terminal. It’s designed to handle 90 million passengers and 360 metric tonnes of cargo every year.
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