In the fiscal year 2023–24, Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) experienced a notable surge in passenger traffic, welcoming over 52.8 million travellers, marking a 16 per cent increase compared to the preceding fiscal year. Alongside this growth, CSMIA also saw a rise in air traffic movements (ATMs), accommodating 3,24,972 movements, reflecting a 12 percent year-on-year increase. November 11 recorded the highest air traffic, surpassing 1000 movements.
According to data, CSMIA recorded growth in other key metrics. It processed 40.7 million bags (passenger luggage) during FY 2023–24, a 31 per cent surge compared to the previous fiscal year. Additionally, in December, the airport witnessed its highest monthly traffic ever, catering to 4.89 million passengers, a 13 per cent increase compared to December 2022.
The airport expanded its international reach through the addition of new destinations such as Almaty, Lagos, Jakarta, Entebbe, and Melbourne. Furthermore, the airport increased frequencies to several cities, including Paris, Nairobi, Frankfurt, London, Doha, Hanoi, and Ho Chi Minh City, among others.
One of the standout performances was London, which experienced a significant 55 per cent increase in passenger traffic, equivalent to almost 4,00,000 additional passengers. Istanbul and Hong Kong also recorded substantial growth, with 1,80,000 and 1,77,000 additional passengers, respectively, compared to the previous fiscal year.
In terms of infrastructure developments, CSMIA completed its runway recarpeting project for runway 14/32, improving overall operational efficiency. The airport also expanded its Pre-Embarkation Security Check (PESC) facility at Terminal 2, adding eight new security lanes and a new domestic-to-domestic (D2D) transfer facility. Furthermore, CSMIA introduced ‘Taxiway Zulu,’ offering a flexible-use apron to reduce aircraft taxi time and carbon emissions, a first in the Asian region.
CSMIA remains committed to sustainability initiatives, as evidenced by the commissioning of a rooftop hybrid solar and vertical axis wind turbine (VAWT) project at Terminal 2, increasing its total solar installed capacity to 4.782 MW. These initiatives underscore CSMIA’s dedication to providing a seamless and environmentally conscious travel experience for its passengers.
