Third airport in Mumbai? Vadhavan offshore project may begin by 2026
Currently, all flights to and from Mumbai operate on a single runway, putting massive pressure on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport. Although work is ongoing on the Navi Mumbai airport—which will be the second airport for the region—the future need for expanded aviation capacity is clear.Vadhavan, located in the Palghar district of Maharashtra, has already been chosen as the site for India's largest upcoming seaport, the Vadhavan Port, which was approved by the Union Cabinet in June 2024. This massive port project will be implemented by a special purpose vehicle called Vadhavan Port Project Limited (VPPL), jointly owned by Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) with a 74 per cent stake and the Maharashtra Maritime Board (MMB) holding 26 per cent.The logic behind developing an offshore airport in Vadhavan lies in the area's transformation into a mega infrastructure hub. With land already being reclaimed for the seaport, the state government believes it's a logical next step to add an airport alongside it. The twin developments are likely to reduce congestion in Mumbai and help decentralise traffic in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.The Vadhavan offshore airport is still in its early stages. After the feasibility study and DPR are finalised, further clearances and funding will be required before construction begins. But if all goes according to the plan, ground work could begin by 2026.- Ends
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