Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) in Mumbai commissioned Taxiway M on December 30, 2025, marking an upgrade to its airside infrastructure.
The new taxiway strengthens the parallel taxiway network and improves airside efficiency at the single-runway airport. Taxiway M is designed to improve departure sequencing, increase departure capacity during peak hours and provide greater flexibility to air traffic controllers. It also reduces aircraft taxi distances, resulting in lower fuel consumption and reduced carbon emissions.
With Taxiway M operational, the airport is better positioned to manage current traffic volumes while creating capacity for future growth and ensuring smoother and safer operations.