Updated On: 04 May, 2024 07:13 AM IST | Mumbai | Prasun Choudhari
The airport code, assigned by IATA is a is a three-letter location code, that is a combination of the airport and city name

A 3D representation of the DB Patil International Airport
Navi Mumbai’s much-anticipated airport, the DB Patil International Airport, has been assigned a three-letter code ‘NMI’ by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), marking a significant milestone in its development. The airport, which is currently under construction, will adopt the code once it becomes operational.
“The assignment of the IATA code is a crucial step in the airport’s journey towards completion. The code will uniquely identify the airport in the global aviation network, enabling airlines and passengers to easily identify and access the facility once it is ready for operations,” said a DGCA official in conversation with midday