Flight services at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) will be temporarily suspended for six hours on May 8 to facilitate runway maintenance ahead of the monsoon, the airport operator said on Saturday.
According to a PTI report, the Adani Group-led airport will close both runways—09/27 and 14/32—for scheduled upkeep between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m.
This routine pre-monsoon inspection is vital for maintaining the integrity of the airport’s runway infrastructure, the operator noted.
Mumbai International Airport Ltd (MIAL) said it had issued a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) six months in advance, allowing airlines ample time to revise their flight schedules accordingly.
During the maintenance, technicians will assess the condition of the runways, carry out repairs if needed, and implement preventive measures against potential waterlogging to ensure safe aircraft movements during the rainy season.
Mumbai Plans to Raise User Development Fees
Meanwhile, MIAL has also proposed introducing a new fee for domestic passengers at the airport, called the User Development Fee (UDF).
MIAL has proposed a UDF of Rs 325 for domestic passengers and an increase in the existing UDF for international passengers from Rs 187 to Rs 650. This initiative aims to fund a Rs 10,000 crore infrastructure upgrade at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA).
To mitigate the impact on passengers, MIAL plans to reduce airline landing and parking charges by approximately 35%, helping airlines manage operational costs and maintain competitive ticket prices.
The proposal has been sent to the Airports Economic Regulatory Authority (AERA) for approval.
According to MIAL operator Adani Group, the current Yield Per Passenger (YPP) at the airport stands at Rs 285. The proposal submitted to AERA seeks to revise this yield to approximately Rs 332, an 18% increase, which the group says is in line with the Consultation Paper issued by AERA on March 10, 2025.
