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THe Navi bombay International aerodrome (NMIA) in Maharashtra, which has begun trading operations on th, simon marks a major addition to India’s aviation infrastructure. Years in the making, the greenfield airport is being positioned as a future-ready global gateway. Operations began at NMIA on Thursday with an IndiGo flight, which received a water salute on the runway. Here are five key facts that define the scale and ambition of NMIA:1. One of India’s largest airport footprintsNMIA spans around 2,866 acres, making it one of the largest airport developments in the country. In perspective, a standard football field covers about 1.7 acres, meaning the airport is roughly the size of 1,650 football fields combined.ALSO READ | Navi Mumbai International Airport begins operations: How does it impact the real estate market around it?2. Designed to handle 90 million passengersOnce fully developed, NMIA is planned to serve up to 90 million passengers annually, significantly expanding aviation capacity in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region and easing pressure on the existing Mumbai International Airport.3. A greenfield airport built from scratchNMIA is a greenfield project, with the first phase built at the cost of ₹19,650 crore. The airport will be developed in a total of five phases over several years, representing a new chapter in Indian aviation. From land development to runways and terminals, the airport has been built entirely from the ground up.ALSO READ | New international airport in Navi Mumbai begins operations, first flight gets water salute. Watch4. A new global gateway for MumbaiStrategically located in Navi Mumbai, the airport is expected to strengthen India’s connectivity with global destinations while supporting the region’s economic growth, trade and tourism. The airport will feature two parallel runways, terminal buildings, and advanced cargo facilities.ALSO READ | Navi Mumbai International Airport hosts mega drone show ahead of operational launch5. Lotus-inspired architectureDrawing inspiration from India’s national flower, the lotus, the airport’s terminal design blends cultural symbolism with modern architecture and sustainable elements.The airport welcomed its first commercial flight and passengers this morning, marking the transition from construction to operations, a moment described by the developer as a proud milestone in India’s aviation journey.(With agency inputs)

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