Both Mumbai airports hit by congestion as freighters switch hubs
The Loadstar · Sep 29, 2026
Cargo airlines operating into Mumbai appear caught up in a double-whammy: capacity restrictions at the old airport in Mumbai City, due to airside infrastructure upgrades; and unexpected teething troubles at the new hub, Navi Mumbai International (NMIA). Both airports at India’s commercial hub are managed by Adani Group, which, with dedicated freighter slots at Mumbai suspended until June next year, has been pushing airlines and other stakeholders to shift cargo operations ...
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