As Diwali celebrations lit up the country, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) rose to meet the demand, facilitating travel for over 4.42 million passengers in October 2024. This festive season saw a marked surge in both domestic and international traffic, as travellers
The Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMI) seized 1.915 kilograms of gold valued at approximately Rs 1.39 crore in two separate cases, along with the arrest of a person.
In a significant crackdown, Mumbai customs officials reported seizing approximately 2.427 kg of gold valued at Rs 1.70 crores, along with electronic goods, including smartphones worth Rs 42.14 lakh.
Mumbai customs arrested two passengers and seized gold and foreign currency worth lakhs at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) in Maharashtra, officials said on Saturday.
As a part of CSMIA's comprehensive post-monsoon runway maintenance plan, the cross runways - RWY 09/27 and RWY 14/32 will be temporarily non-operational on October 17, 2024, from 1100 hrs to 1700 hrs IST.
Around 3.7 million people travelled internationally and 9.7 million on domestic routes, as per Mumbai International Airport Limited (MIAL), which operates the CSMIA.
Flight operations at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) were affected due to heavy rainfall in Mumbai on Monday morning. Mumbai recorded heavy rainfall on Monday morning, leading to traffic jams and waterlogging.
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) is set to play a crucial role in this year's Haj pilgrimage. The airport anticipates facilitating the departure of 33,000 pilgrims from Mumbai to Saudi Arabia.
In April 2024, CSMIA facilitated the movement of 4.36 million passengers, marking a growth of 42 per cent compared to April 2022 and 9 per cent compared to April 2023, underscoring its status as a premier global aviation hub.
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) temporarily suspended flight operations for around 66 min due to low visibility and gusty winds and operations resumed at 5.03 pm, said an official statement from Mumbai International Airport Limited (MIAL).
According to a press release, the airport also accommodated 324,972 Air Traffic Movements (ATMs), recording a 12 per cent year-on-year growth rate compared to FY 2022-23 (290,387 ATMs).