Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji
🇮🇳 Mumbai · VABB
Mumbai's constrained gateway with Air India, IndiGo, and Vistara sharing two intersecting runways. Pilots manage one of the world's most challenging single-airport operations, with 1,000+ daily movements on limited infrastructure. The monsoon season brings dramatic weather, while space constraints prevent expansion. Operational skills tested daily.
Intersecting runways1,000+ movementsSpace constrained
Airport layout
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Heading |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 1,781 ft | — | 80° |
| 09/27 | 9,250 ft | 197 ft | 89° |
| 14/32 | 7,461 ft | 46 ft | 134° |
| 16/34 | 2,357 ft | — | 158° |
Location
- Coordinates: 19.0896°N, 72.8656°E