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Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport

Mumbai, Maharashtra (India)
IATA: BOM ICAO: VABB
Longest Active Runway
11,511 ft
3,509 meters
Field Elevation
39 ft
12 m MSL
Runway Inventory
2 active
Lighted / Paved
Coordinates & Class
19.0887°, 72.8679°
LARGE AIRPORT
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Multi-Universe Rankings & Statistical Standing

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RunwayFacts Published Dataset
#258 of 650
In curated primary commercial index
Global Commercial Universe
#425 of 7558
Top 5.6% percentile worldwide
National Standing (India)
#12 in IN
#12 of 153 in full national registry
vs Large Airport Median
+15.1%
Compared to 10,000 ft baseline
💡 Statistical Statement: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport's longest active runway measures 11,511 ft (3,509 m). Within RunwayFacts' published index of 650 aerodromes, it ranks #258. Across the broader global dataset of 7558 commercial facilities, it ranks #425 worldwide (Top 5.6%) and #12 nationally in India.
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Editorial Aerodrome Deep Dive: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM)

Curated Aerodrome Profile

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport operates at the absolute frontier of airfield slot efficiency. Handling over 50 million passengers annually within a tightly hemmed urban enclave, BOM sets world records for movements on a single active runway. The 11,312 ft primary runway 09/27 features high-speed turnoffs and precision lighting, allowing widebody heavy freighters and international passenger flights to operate under torrential monsoon rainfall.

Runway Layout & Magnetic Alignments
Intersecting dual runway configuration: primary Runway 09/27 (11,312 ft / 3,448 m) intersecting secondary Runway 14/32 (9,816 ft / 2,992 m).
Expansion Milestones & Predecessor Facilities
Established in the 1930s as RAF Santacruz. Expanded under GVK with the iconic Terminal 2 (T2) featuring a stunning peacock-inspired architectural canopy. Capacity constraints catalyzed the development of Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMI).
Regional Differentiation & Cluster Role
Financial capital gateway of India, operating at 98% saturation and handling the highest single-crossover runway movement rate in the world.
Data Nuances & Operational Quirks
Because the runways physically intersect at grade, independent simultaneous operations are impossible; controllers maintain 950+ movements daily on a single strip through rapid runway exit compliance.
📚 Official Aerodrome Sourcing: Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) · Airports Authority of India (AAI) Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP)
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🔬 Operational & Aerodrome Engineering Comparative Analysis

Comparative aviation metrics evaluated against regional and global physical operational criteria.
ICAO Code 4E / 4F Super-Heavy
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Elevation & Atmospheric Density

Lowland / Coastal Basin Aerodrome

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport operates at a surveyed field elevation of 39 ft (12 m MSL) in Mumbai. Situated in low-lying coastal terrain, the aerodrome benefits from dense ambient atmospheric pressure, maximizing turbine engine thrust and wing lift efficiency across all departure vectors.

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Regional Density & Alternates (100 NM)

3 Qualifying Aerodromes in Vicinity

Financial capital gateway of India, operating at 98% saturation and handling the highest single-crossover runway movement rate in the world. Within a 100 NM radius, the facility coordinates airspace flows with 3 qualifying commercial aerodromes, with Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMI) located 12.8 NM away.

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Fleet Compatibility & Ground Roll

Primary Runway: 11,511 ft (3,509 m)

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport's active flight strips comprise 09/27 (11,511 ft), 14/32 (9,419 ft). With a longest active threshold of 11,511 ft (3,509 m), the aerodrome satisfies unrestricted long-haul takeoff and landing distance requirements for heavy twin-aisle and four-engine widebodies (ICAO Code 4E/4F).

🛫 Physical Runway Inventory & Surface Engineering

Runway Designator Length (ft / m) Width (ft / m) Surface Material Lighting Status
09/27 11,511 ft (3509m) 197 ft (60m) Asphalt (ASP) ✅ Lighted ✅ Active
14/32 9,419 ft (2871m) 148 ft (45m) Asphalt (ASP) ✅ Lighted ✅ Active

🧭 Comparative Aerodromes (100 NM Radius, ≥5,000 ft Paved)

Great-circle Haversine spatial proximity matching for commercial facilities with paved runway capacity within 100 NM.

Aerodrome Name IATA Distance Longest Runway Lighting
Navi Mumbai International Airport (Navi Mumbai) NMI 12.8 NM (23.7 km) 12,139 ft ✅ Lighted
Pune International Airport (Pune) PNQ 67.1 NM (124.3 km) 10,000 ft ✅ Lighted
Nashik International Airport (Nashik) ISK 85.6 NM (158.5 km) 9,843 ft ✅ Lighted

🛡️ Data Provenance & Verification Metadata

Source Dataset: OurAirports Open Aviation Database
Snapshot Version: 2026-09-01
Dataset Integrity: Cryptographic SHA-256 Checksum Verified & Fail-Closed Schema Inspected
Source Verification: Source-reported registry data
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