VADHAVAN— A pre-feasibility study for a greenfield airport near the upcoming Vadhavan Port project has commenced, with a final report expected within six to nine months, according to officials familiar with the development.
Maharashtra Airport Development Company Ltd (MADC), backed by the Government of Maharashtra, has appointed a joint venture between Grant Thornton and Nippon Koei India to conduct the study. The proposed Vadhavan Airport will serve the upcoming Vadhavan Port in Palghar, positioned to become a critical node in India’s logistics and maritime strategy.
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The Vadhavan Airport is being strategically planned to support the Vadhavan Port, a deep-draft all-weather facility currently under development along Maharashtra’s western coastline, ET Infra reported.
This port, located on the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC), is expected to enhance India’s container handling capacity by 23.2 million TEUs, aiming to establish the country as a dominant maritime hub globally.
The proposed airport will complement the port by offering seamless air connectivity for cargo and passengers, especially to and from nearby industrial and warehousing clusters such as Bhiwandi.
Together, the port and airport will form a multimodal logistics ecosystem, integrating rail, road, and air transport infrastructure.
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Site visits for the pre-feasibility study have already been completed, and preliminary work has begun.
The study, spearheaded by Grant Thornton and Nippon Koei India, will evaluate the technical, financial, and environmental feasibility of the proposed greenfield airport. Their findings will guide the government on the next steps for development.
The Maharashtra Airport Development Company Ltd (MADC), responsible for planning and implementation, is aligning the airport project with the state’s broader infrastructure strategy.
The airport is likely to relieve pressure on Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) and Navi Mumbai Airport (NMI), while also stimulating economic development in the Palghar region.
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The proposed Vadhavan Airport is not an isolated project—it is part of a larger vision to establish Maharashtra as a powerhouse in logistics, transport, and international trade.
With dedicated rail and road linkages planned to connect the Vadhavan Port and surrounding regions, the airport will act as a vital enabler in a synchronized logistics framework.
This multimodal approach ensures efficient movement of goods and passengers, reduces transport costs, and supports India’s national logistics policy aimed at making the supply chain more robust, integrated, and globally competitive.
The greenfield airport initiative reflects India’s focus on sustainable and future-ready infrastructure. The integration with the IMEC and nearby warehousing hubs makes the project vital to the country’s long-term trade ambitions.
Moreover, by dispersing development beyond the overburdened urban centers, the Vadhavan Airport project promises to bring jobs, connectivity, and inclusive growth to Palghar and adjoining districts.
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