Overview

• The Phase 1 ceremony is widely reported for 30 September, with a senior CIDCO official indicating the date aligns with the Prime Minister’s visit for a Metro Line 3 stretch opening.
• IATA lists the new airport as NMI and ICAO as VANM, distinct from Mumbai’s existing BOM code for the Andheri hub.
• Phase 1 plans call for capacity of about 20 million passengers annually and roughly 0.5–0.8 million tonnes of cargo, plus a lotus‑inspired terminal, 37 MW renewable power and 360‑degree barcode baggage scanning.
• IndiGo and Akasa Air have announced initial operations, with IndiGo starting 18 daily departures and scaling into 2026, and Akasa outlining progressive weekly growth.
• Officials reported about 94% completion by July after IAF and IndiGo validation flights in late 2024, while some access elements such as Kalbadevi and Girgaon metro stations will open in stages.