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Navi Mumbai Airport Nears Takeoff: Viral Video Reveals Glimpse Inside Mega Terminal

Navi Mumbai: The long-awaited Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) is moving rapidly toward completion, with its inauguration expected within the next couple of months. As final deadlines approach, construction activity is in overdrive across the sprawling site, raising hopes that this long-delayed aviation dream is about to take flight.

A viral Instagram video has fueled excitement even further by offering the public a first look inside the state-of-the-art facility. Posted by social media user Ganesh Jadhav (@propertycoveage), the clip showcases gleaming baggage conveyor belts, polished floors, and spacious terminal halls — all pointing to a nearly completed passenger hub. Workers can be seen in the video carrying out finishing touches, suggesting that the airport is in its final stretch of construction.

While official confirmation is still pending, multiple news sources have reported that the grand opening may be scheduled for September 17, 2025, which also marks Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthday. Earlier speculation suggested an August 15 launch, but monsoon-related delays and minor technical snags reportedly pushed the date forward.

Spread over a massive 1,160 hectares in Ulwe near Panvel, NMIA is expected to transform air travel for the entire Mumbai Metropolitan Region. Designed to complement and ease the heavy load at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA), the Navi Mumbai airport will offer world-class passenger amenities, striking lotus-inspired architecture, three interconnected terminals, and two parallel runways.

According to project officials, once fully operational, the first phase alone will be able to serve 20 million passengers and handle nearly 0.8 million tonnes of cargo each year. The project is being delivered by Navi Mumbai International Airport Limited (NMIAL), a joint venture of Adani Airport Holdings (74%) and CIDCO (26%).

At present, more than 13,000 workers are deployed around the clock to meet deadlines. Reports suggest that the Adani Group, along with the central government, hopes to kick off both domestic and international flights simultaneously when the airport finally opens its doors.

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