Alternate airports in Indian cities to meet growing passenger demand, says Crisil Ratings

Airports like Navi Mumbai International and MOPA in Goa are ready to handle passengers that the older airports can’t, and they’ll reach more areas around the city.

But if roads and transport to the new airports aren’t ready, or if the old airports stay cheaper and closer, the new airports might not get enough travelers.

In that case, support from investors and government rules will help keep the airports running smoothly.

Ankit Hakhu, Director at Crisil Ratings, said the new metro airports could handle 20–25 per cent of total traffic in their regions by 2030. This will make them viable as air travel grows, but getting them up and running on time is key to earning revenue from both flights and other services.

Around the world, big cities with more than one major airport, like New York/New Jersey and London, have done well, using almost full capacity in 2024 thanks to growing passenger numbers.