Overview

• The Directorate General of Civil Aviation granted the aerodrome licence on September 30, clearing the way for commissioning after final trials.
• Phase 1 delivers Terminal 1 and a 3,700-metre Code F runway with an initial capacity of about 20 million passengers per year, planned to scale toward 90 million across later phases.
• The project is a public–private partnership costing roughly ₹19,650 crore, with Adani Airports’ NMIAL holding 74% and CIDCO 26%.
• Operators are promoting a fully digital experience with DigiYatra, automated processing and an Automated People Mover, alongside sustainability features such as dedicated SAF storage and about 47 MW of solar power, plus planned water taxi connectivity.
• IndiGo, Akasa Air and Air India/Air India Express plan to launch services from the new hub, which will begin with a limited schedule before ramp-up; the facility is to be named after the late D. B. Patil.