Navi Mumbai International Airport Renamed as Loknete D. B. Patil Navi Mumbai International Airport.

Introduction: In October 2025, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced that the new Navi Mumbai International Airport will be officially named Loknete Dinkar Balu (D. B.) Patil Navi Mumbai International Airport. The renaming proposal received approval from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and both Houses of the Maharashtra State Legislature.

      - The renaming recognizes Loknete D. B. Patil’s contribution as a farmers’ leader who fought for fair compensation and rehabilitation during Navi Mumbai’s development phase, reflecting his lasting influence on Maharashtra’s social and political landscape.

      - The official name — Loknete D. B. Patil Navi Mumbai International Airport — will be adopted when passenger flight operations begin, marking a significant milestone in Maharashtra’s aviation infrastructure expansion.

      - The Maharashtra government has also proposed naming Pune Airport after Jagadguru Sant Tukaram and Aurangabad Airport after Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, awaiting final approvals.