With an eye on long-term aviation demand and rising air traffic in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, the City and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO) has initiated steps to assess the feasibility of adding a third parallel runway at the upcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA).
CIDCO has invited bids to appoint a consultancy firm to conduct a detailed technical and commercial feasibility study for the proposed runway. According to tender documents, the assignment will be carried out over a six-month period, with the e-tendering process now underway.
Request for proposals now open
Requests for proposals have been opened to eligible single entities as well as joint ventures or consortia. Detailed tender documents, including scope of work and submission timelines, will be available on CIDCO’s e-tendering portal from Tuesday, 16 December.
The proposed study will examine future air traffic projections, operational requirements, land availability, environmental considerations and cost-benefit dynamics associated with the addition of a third runway. The findings are expected to inform CIDCO’s long-term infrastructure planning for the airport.
Master plan for Navi Mumbai International Airport
Spread over approximately 1,160 hectares, Navi Mumbai International Airport is being developed as a major aviation hub to supplement capacity at the congested Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai. Once fully developed, NMIA is designed to handle up to 90 million passengers and 3.2 million tonnes of cargo annually. First commercial flight operations are expected to start from December 25, 2025.
The airport’s master plan currently includes two independent parallel runways and four interconnected passenger terminals. Development is being executed in phases, with capacity additions planned through 2037 in line with projected demand growth.