The City and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO) has commissioned a techno-commercial feasibility study for a third runway at the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA). This decision was made during a high-level meeting on April 15, chaired by CIDCO vice chairman and managing director Vijay Singhal. The study, to be conducted by a joint venture of RITES Limited and Creative Group LLP, aims to be completed within six months. NMIA is currently designed to handle 90 million passengers annually and 3.2 million tonnes of cargo, but projections indicate that demand in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) could reach 150 million passengers annually by 2040, and up to 240 million by 2047-2050. Singhal emphasized the need for early planning to avoid future capacity constraints, stating that NMIA is being developed as a major aviation hub rather than just a supplementary airport. The feasibility study will evaluate the technical, operational, environmental, and financial aspects of adding a third runway, which could significantly increase aircraft movement capacity and improve slot availability. This initiative aligns with broader plans for a third airport at Vadhavan, highlighting the region's commitment to expanding aviation infrastructure in anticipation of rising demand.