Air cargo volumes rise at Pune and Navi Mumbai airports

Air cargo operations in the Maharashtra region of India are seeing significant growth. Pune Airport handled 45,050.7 metric tonnes of cargo between January and August 2026, representing a 43.9% increase compared to the same period in 2025. Domestic cargo accounted for over 99% of this volume, rising 43.5%. International cargo also saw a substantial percentage increase, growing from 62.4 tonnes to 228.7 tonnes during the same eight-month window.

Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA), owned by the Adani Group, reported handling 11,853 metric tonnes of cargo from January to September 2026. Unlike Pune, NMIA shows a high level of international integration, with international freight comprising 54.6% of its total volume. The airport has facilitated operations for various heavy-lift aircraft and established connections with global trade hubs through carriers such as Cathay Cargo and Silk Way West Airlines.