Chatrapati Shivaji International Airport
Chatrapati Shivaji International Airport (also transliterated as Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport), formerly Sahar International Airport, is an airport in Mumbai, India.
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (IATA Airport Code:BOM, ICAO Airport Code : VABB) is located at 19°05'27" North, 72°52'00" East at a field elevation of 36 feet above sea level. The airport services the metropolitan area of the city of Mumbai and the terminals are physically located in the suburbs of Santacruz and Sahar. The airport was formerly known as Sahar International Airport but was recently renamed after the 16th century king of Maharashtra state, Chhatrapati Shivaji.
Domestic Airlines
Indian Airlines: 612 7391/ 611 2850 (Santacruz Airport)
Enquiry - 140
Arrival -
142,
Departure
-143
JetAirways: 838 6111 / 619 3333
Sahara India Airlines: Airport - 611 9375 / 9402
International Airlines
Sahara Airlines: 836 6700
Air India International: 287 6464
British Airways: 282 1424/ 0888
Cathay Pacific: 202 9112/9113
Gulf Air: 202 1626
Lufthansa: 202 3430
Statistics
The airport is the busiest in India and serves as the primary international gateway to the country with service from 39 international carriers in addition to flag carrier Air India. It also serves as a hub for domestic carriers Indian Airlines, Jet Airways and Air Sahara. The airport averages 369 daily scheduled commercial movements with annual averages of 11 million passengers and 326,000 tons of cargo.
Structure
The airport consists of the International Terminal (Terminal II aka Sahar) and the Domestic Terminals (Terminal I aka SantaCruz). These terminals use the same airside facilities but are physically separated on the landside, requiring a 10-15 minute drive between them. The Airport Authorities of India provide shuttle services between the domestic and international terminals for connecting passengers. Terminal I is further divided into Terminal I-A serving Indian Airlines and its subsidiary Alliance Air, and Terminal I-B serving Jet Airways, Air Sahara and other private domestic carriers. Terminal II is further divided into Terminal II-A serving most international carriers and Terminal II-C serving Air India and partner airlines.
The airport has 2 primary runways designated 09-27 and 14-32. Runway 14-32 (2925 mts) runs between Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, while Runway 09-27 (3489 mts) intersects it south of the terminal buildings.
Travel times
Journey times from the airport to the centre of Mumbai can vary significantly depending on traffic, typically taking between 40-120 minutes. There is no direct rail link from the airport, but ample public transportation is available. A number of chain and independent hotels are located in proximity to the airport as well.
Upgrades
The airport is currently undergoing upgrades in order to make in compatible with the new Airbus 380. The changes include installation of a two tiered aerobridge, expansion of taxi bays and concrete reinforcements of the runway. Terminal 2-C is most likely to be assigned to handle the passenger load. Work is estimated to be completed by mid-2006.
Terminal I-A
IC - Indian Airlines (Domestic)
CD - Alliance Air
Terminal I-B
9W - Jet Airways
S2 - Air Sahara
DN - Air Deccan
Terminal II-A
IC - Indian Airlines (International)
AZ - Alitalia
BA - British Airways
CX - Cathay Pacific
DL - Delta Air Lines
EK - Emirates
EY - Etihad Airways
GF - Gulf Air
IR - Iran Air
KU - Kuwait Airways
KQ - Kenya Airways
LH - Lufthansa
NW - Northwest Airlines
WY - Oman Air
PK - Pakistan International Airlines
QR - Qatar Airways
QF - QANTAS
SV - Saudi Arabian Airlines
UL - Srilankan
LX - Swiss International Airlines
Terminal II-C
AI - Air India (International and Domestic)
SU - Aeroflot
AF - Air France
MK - Air Mauritius
HM - Air Seychelles
BG - Bangladesh Biman
MS - Egyptair
LY - El Al
ET - Ethiopian Airlines
KE - Korean Air
MH - Malaysian Airlines
RJ - Royal Jordanian Airlines
RA - Royal Nepal Airlines
SQ - Singapore Airlines
SA - South African Airways
RB - Syrian Arab Airlines
IY - Yemenia
TG - Thai Airways
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