Mumbai Airport, known as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) recorded its highest-ever 51.58 million passenger traffic in CY2023. The Adani-run Airport showcases a 35% surge in passenger traffic compared to CY2022, with over 25.4 Million passengers on arrivals and more than 26.1 Million passengers on departures from the airport. November and December proved to be extraordinary months for CSMIA.
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Mumbai Airport: 2023 Snapshot
The year 2023 has been a fruitful year for the Indian Aviation Industry overall. The highest passenger traffic movement in a single day for the month was observed on 25th November with 167,132 passengers travelling through CSMIA (with more than 1,20,000 domestic pax movements and more than 46,000 international pax movements).
On the 11th of November 2023, CSMIA achieved its highest-ever single-day Air Traffic Movements (ATMs) with a total of 1,032 ATMs. The airport experienced its highest-ever monthly traffic in December 2023, reaching a substantial 4.89 million, with a growth of 13% as compared to December 2022 (4.34Mn).
Moreover, CSMIA observed an astounding 110% recovery in passenger traffic in CY 2023 as compared to pre-pandemic era. CSMIA catered to 3,34,391 ATMs, leading to 20% growth compared to CY 2022 (2,77,052).
Mumbai Airport: Factsheet
Delhi, Bangalore, and Chennai retained their positions as the top domestic destinations for CSMIA, while Dubai, London, and Abu Dhabi continued to be the preferred international choices. Among airlines, IndiGo, Vistara, and Air India were leading the domestic market share. On the international front, IndiGo, Air India, and Emirates continued to maintain their leading positions.
CSMIA expanded its international connectivity to destinations like New York, Lagos, Jakarta, Entebbe, Melbourne during the calendar year and frequency additions to destinations such as Bangkok, Frankfurt, London, Doha, Mauritius and many more along with Azerbaijan Airlines (Baku) and Air Canada (Toronto) reinstating operations facilitating the enhanced and diverse travel network.
The Middle East dominates with a strong 35% share, followed closely by Australasia at 23%. Europe holds a substantial 19% share, whereas North America and Africa contribute 15% and 8%, respectively, highlighting CSMIA’s extensive global reach and pivotal position as an international travel hub.
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Mumbai Airport: Key Initiatives
1) CSMIA concluded its major re-carpeting project for Runway 14/32, enhancing operational efficiency overall.
2) CSMIA introduced -‘Taxiway Z’ – CSMIA’s effort in reducing entry and exit times for aircraft and substantially lowering carbon emissions. The launch of Taxiway Z positioned CSMIA as the first in the Asian region to offer a flexible-use apron.
3) CSMIA also commissioned a specialized Disabled Aircraft Recovery Kit (DARK), making it the first airport in Asia to possess this facility with High-Pressure lifting bags.
4) The airport also introduced an advanced Parking Guidance System at Terminal 2.
Mumbai International Airport Limited (MIAL) is managed by Adani Airport Holdings Limited (AAHL), a subsidiary of Adani Enterprises, the flagship company of the globally diversified Adani Group. MIAL is a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) venture between AAHL, holding a majority stake of 74%, and the Airports Authority of India, holding the rest 26%.
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