India’s First Offshore Airport To Be Built Near Mumbai
01 Mar 2025 Editorial Team
India’s first offshore airport, set
to be built on an artificial island
off Mumbai’s coast, has
received environmental
clearance. Inspired by Hong
Kong and Osaka’s offshore
airports, it will be located near
the Vadhvan seaport,
approximately 125 km from
Mumbai’s existing airport.
Feasibility studies, managed by
the Airports Authority of India,
will determine the required
investment. The airport will
connect to the Mumbai-
Ahmedabad bullet train
corridor and key highways.
Designed to enhance trade and
connectivity, it will integrate with
Navi Mumbai International
Airport. However, ensuring
sufficient traffic remain a
challenge for the project.