Navi Mumbai Airport to Go Digital-First from Dec 25
Free high-speed Wi-Fi, Adani OneApp to power real-time passenger updates at NMIA
- Navi Mumbai International Airport to begin operations on December 25
- Free Wi-Fi up to 10 Mbps to anchor digital passenger communication
- Adani OneApp to provide flight alerts, gates, services and navigation
- BSNL to offer indigenous 4G services; airport to scale up in phases
GG News Bureau
Mumbai, 22nd Dec: The Adani Group’s Navi Mumbai International Airport Ltd (NMIAL) will roll out a digital-first passenger communication system anchored by free high-speed Wi-Fi when the airport begins commercial operations on December 25, officials said.
Passengers connecting to the airport’s Wi-Fi network will receive real-time updates through the Adani OneApp, which will function as a virtual assistant guiding travellers across key touchpoints within the terminal.
Through the Wi-Fi-enabled app, passengers will get flight status alerts, boarding gate information, schedules and operational notifications directly on their mobile phones. The system is designed to reduce dependence on physical information counters and static display boards while offering personalised, timely updates.
The Adani OneApp will also provide details on food and beverage outlets, retail stores, lounges and other terminal facilities, enabling passengers to plan their time more efficiently at the airport. NMIAL will offer free Wi-Fi speeds of up to 10 Mbps across the terminal, with officials saying the network is engineered to deliver high throughput and stability even during peak passenger traffic. The connectivity will support messaging, digital payments, app-based cab bookings, emails, streaming and video calls.
As part of its broader connectivity strategy, NMIAL has partnered with Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) to deploy mobile network services at the airport. The collaboration aligns with the government’s Made in India push, with BSNL utilising indigenous telecom infrastructure developed by C-DoT, Tejas Networks and TCS.
BSNL is currently rolling out its indigenous 4G network nationwide, which is 4G/5G-ready, and plans to upgrade to 5G in key metros, including Mumbai. At NMIA, BSNL will provide voice and data services for passengers, airport staff and operational systems, complementing the airport’s Wi-Fi network.
Developed as Mumbai’s second airport, NMIA will initially handle a limited number of flights before scaling up operations in phases. Officials said operational readiness checks and system trials are underway to ensure all digital services are fully functional ahead of the opening.
The airport is being developed by NMIAL, in which the Adani Group holds a 74 per cent stake. Built at an initial cost of ₹19,650 crore, the first phase will have a capacity to handle 20 million passengers annually, with plans to scale up to 90 million passengers over time. Once fully operational, the airport is expected to ease capacity constraints at Mumbai’s existing airport and support the region’s long-term air traffic growth.
