Mumbai airport is set to begin a major redevelopment of its ageing Terminal 1 in January. Adani Airport Holdings will start removing part of the existing terminal as part of the first phase of the project. The work aims to improve safety and expand passenger capacity as air travel demand continues to grow.
Mumbai International Airport said the north section of Terminal 1B will be taken out of service during the first phase. The move is expected to temporarily affect around 5 million passengers who use the section every year. Airport authorities will make arrangements to manage passenger movement and airport operations during the redevelopment.
The project comes as Mumbai airport faces rising passenger traffic and growing demand for air travel. The ageing infrastructure needs upgrades to meet current and future requirements. The redevelopment will focus on modern facilities, better passenger movement and increased airport capacity.
The work will take place in phases to reduce disruption to airport operations. Passengers may see changes to terminal access and other services while construction continues. Airport authorities are expected to provide information about operational changes before each phase begins.
Mumbai airport is one of India’s major aviation hubs and handles a large number of domestic and international passengers. Therefore, upgrading older infrastructure has become important as passenger numbers continue to increase.
The Terminal 1 redevelopment is part of Adani Airports’ wider plans to modernise Mumbai airport. The operator is working to improve airport infrastructure and prepare the facility for future growth. If completed as planned, the project could provide passengers with improved facilities while helping the airport handle higher traffic.