5/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
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Airports / India / BOM
Large airport · BOM
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport.
Mumbai, India · 39 ft elevation. 7 charter operators based here.
4.5/5
Google rating
150,247 ratings
7
Operators based
39
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Mumbai, IndiaELEV 39 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.5
Google rating
150,247
Google reviews
ratings on Google
7
Based operators
charter operators on the field
39
Field elevation
feet above sea level
13
Nearest alternate
nm to NMI
Field standing
#7 / 134
India airports by Google rating
4.5★ across 150247 Google ratings , ranked against 134 rated India fields.
7 operators
Charter fleet based on the field
More resident charter operators than 93% of the 651 US fields with a based fleet on the register.
13 nm
To the nearest alternate
Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMI).
Overview
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, listed as VABB / BOM, is a large commercial airport in Mumbai, India. The airport sits 39 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
The airport anchors local charter capacity, Aurea Aviation Private Limited, Bajaj Aviation, and Poonawalla Aviation Pvt Ltd. are based here, 7 in all. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMI, 13 nm), Pune International Airport (PNQ, 67 nm), and Daman Airport (NMB, 81 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 11,511-foot paved runway, BOM can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from BOM depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. In directories and search listings it also appears under Bombay and Sahar International Airport. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Mumbai.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“Check-in and security processes are smooth if you arrive on time, and there are plenty of signboards available for guidance.”
Mayur Aundhakar5★ on Google
3/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“The food quality was very good with multiple options available, and the staff members were polite, attentive, and professional.”
Mayur Aundhakar5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
VABB
IATA
BOM
FAA / Local
VABB
Elevation
39 ft
Coordinates
19.0887° N · 72.8679° E
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs India fields
state range 5–10,682 ft
At 39 ft, BOM sits lower than 91% of the 139 India fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 11,511 ft
- 09/2711,511 ft × 197 ftAsphaltLighted
- 14/329,419 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 11,511 ft
BOM's 11,511 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Based charter operators7
- Taj Air Ltd.Mumbai · Part 1353 aircraft · VABB
- Poonawalla Aviation Pvt Ltd.Mumbai · Part 1354.4(143)2 aircraft · VABB
- Aurea Aviation Private LimitedMumbai · Part 1354.7(32)VABB
- Bajaj AviationMumbai · Part 1354.0(23)VABB
- United Helicharters Pvt LtdMumbai · Part 1354.0(15)VABB
- Raymond AviationMumbai · Part 1353.8(6)VABB
- SIMM SAMM AIRWAYSMumbai · Part 1355.0(3)VABB
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 13nmNMINavi Mumbai International AirportNavi Mumbai
- 67nmPNQPune International AirportPune
- 81nmNMBDaman AirportDaman
- 86nmISKNashik International AirportNashik
- 93nmSAGShirdi International AirportKakadi
- 122nmSTVSurat International AirportSurat
Location
Open the full mapVABB · Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport · Mumbai, India
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from BOM on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 5,567 nm | 13h 21m |
| Boston (BED) | 6,613 nm | 15h 47m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 6,729 nm | 16h 3m |
| New York (TEB) | 6,764 nm | 16h 8m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 6,944 nm | 16h 33m |
| Honolulu (HNL) | 6,962 nm | 16h 35m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 6,989 nm | 16h 39m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 7,038 nm | 16h 46m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use BOM?
- Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport's longest paved runway is 11,511 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at BOM?
- Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 11,511 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at BOM?
- Yes. 7 charter operators list Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport as a home base, including Aurea Aviation Private Limited, Bajaj Aviation, Poonawalla Aviation Pvt Ltd.. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- What is the nearest major airport to BOM?
- The closest alternate is Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMI), about 13 nm away, followed by Pune International Airport (PNQ) at 67 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from BOM to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 13h 21m (5,567 nm), Boston about 15h 47m (6,613 nm), Seattle about 16h 3m (6,729 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.