Navi Mumbai International Airport: Top 10 features of India’s first full digital airport
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1. India’s first fully digital airport. The NMIA is set to be India’s first fully fully digital airport, which provides the facility of online baggage drop, pre-book vehicle parking slot and AI-competent terminal operations. Passengers will experience sharp, uninterrupted journey through completely automated systems. (Image: PTI)
2 , 102. Lotus inspired designs. Designed by London -based Zaha Hadid Architects, the airport terminal resembles a floating lotus, inspired by the national flower of India. Modern design includes digital art installation and large LED screen to increase passenger experience. (Image: PTI)
3 , 103. Extension of huge capacity and future. The 1,160 hectare airport will initially handle 20 million passengers annually through a runway and terminal. At full capacity, NMIA will have four terminals and two runways, which will serve 155 million passengers per year. (Image: PTI)
4 , 104. Employment generation and economic impact | NMIA is estimated to generate more than two lakh jobs in the fields of ₹ 19,650 crore under a public-private partnership between Adani Airport Holdings and CIDCO, for ₹ 19,650 crore, to generate more than two lakh jobs in aviation, logistics, IT, hospitality and real estate areas. (Image: PTI)
5 , 105. Advanced landing system for every season. The airport has a special advanced landing system to ensure safe landing during fog, rain, or low visibility conditions, more than the capabilities of the current airport of Mumbai. (Image: Zaha Hadid Architects)
6 , 106. Strong airline appearance | Several Airlines including IndiGo, Air India Express and Akasa Air have announced a plan to operate flights connecting major Indian cities. Initially, the airport will run 12-hour operations with about 40% international traffic, which will gradually increase to 75%. (Image: NMIA)
7 , 107. Multi-model Transport Connectivity | The NMIA will be the first major aviation center in India to be connected to expressways, metro and suburban rail networks and waterways services, making it highly accessible to the passengers of the entire region.
8 , 108. Passenger-friendly facilities. The airport has four gates and three main areas-Alpha, Bravo and Charlie-including 88 check-in counters, including employees and self-check-in options. Food halls allow passengers to order facilities and allow delivery at their gate, ensuring convenience. (Image: PTI)
9 , 109. Pay attention to young, technology-loving travelers. With the expectation of 64% of visitors to be young and technology-loving, digital boarding gate and AI-operated features will streamline the trip, reduce waiting time and improve passenger experience. (Image: PTI)
10 , 1010. Cargo and maintenance hub plans. The NMIA aims to become a leading center for cargo and aircraft maintenance in India on the lines of global airports such as Shanghai, which will further boost its strategic importance in the aviation sector. (Image: PTI)
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