SynopsisNavi Mumbai International Airport has been officially designated as India's 38th immigration post, paving the way for international flight operations to commence from July 15. This move by the Union Home Ministry, following the airport's addition to the list of notified immigration posts, signifies a major step for the Adani Group-promoted facility.IANSCentre designates Adani Group-promoted Navi Mumbai airport as immigration postNew Delhi, The Union Home Ministry has designated Navi Mumbai airport as the 38th immigration post for entry into and exit from India under the Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025.The Centre has added the Adani Group-promoted airport to the list of airports notified as designated immigration posts in September last year, according to a gazette notification issued Monday.The Navi Mumbai International Airport is expected to start international operations from the greenfield facility from July 15, a top official had said earlier this month.Also read: Adani Airports to invest Rs 20,000 crore in airport cities spanning 655 acresAlong with international passenger flights, the airport will also commence international freighter operations, he had said.The Navi Mumbai International Airport, the second airport in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, commenced domestic flight services in December last year. It handles around 20,000 passengers per day with 150 departures and arrivals.The airport is expecting daily passenger footfall to surge to 50,000 by the year-end, and 380 air traffic movements (arrivals and departures) per day. (Join our ETNRI WhatsApp channel for all the latest updates)...moreElevate your knowledge and leadership skills at a cost cheaper than your daily tea.Subscribe Now