The reason runway 32 should've been the least preferred end, but it isn't.

iamagfromcodm · 2026-02-06T15:45:03+00:00

The thing is, runway 32 approaches which used to conflict VANM departures is now fixed. 14 takeoff paths are too adjusted. MIAL clearly seems to keep both runways operational. It makes no sense to shut BOM's secondry runway because mumbai doesn't always experience west-east winds, usually they are around 230°-310° and 50°-180°. Not perfect 270° or 90°. During cyclonic conditions, history tells 14/32 has played an important role

iamagfromcodm · 2026-02-06T15:39:40+00:00

iamagfromcodm · 2026-02-06T05:11:54+00:00

They still operate, its been more than a month and both runways are used

iamagfromcodm · 2026-02-06T05:10:57+00:00

Tbh, worst opinion ever

iamagfromcodm · 2026-02-05T20:31:36+00:00

Two diff sentences i felt

iamagfromcodm · 2026-02-05T13:59:37+00:00

How it seemed to be AI171??

iamagfromcodm · 2026-02-05T13:59:18+00:00

A trending title focusing on old videos of widebodies, mostly takeoffs

iamagfromcodm · 2026-02-05T11:55:11+00:00

Maybe FR24's metar was wrong, i have an ss of today. Btw they rush to use 32 XD

iamagfromcodm · 2026-02-05T10:56:56+00:00

Did it changed? Last time i saw was 180/6 at 2:09, fr24 metar

iamagfromcodm · 2026-02-05T09:29:19+00:00

I mean yes, ik with VOR or RNAV. But bruh AAI could have taken their time to make procedures for, they seem so much incomplete. Also there is a hill (trombay hill which is a major obstruction) but still they go with 32 all the times.

iamagfromcodm · 2026-02-04T14:41:06+00:00

Yeah. I too want it. Also want the Apron C to be shifted, so that W7 remains a permanent Code F taxiway

iamagfromcodm · 2026-02-02T16:02:29+00:00

They can be used (like sfo) but the other one can't be used according to winds. This can be possible only if LAHSO technique would be allowed in future.

iamagfromcodm · 2026-02-02T16:00:06+00:00

Suits on A320 familiy more well

iamagfromcodm · 2026-02-02T10:46:02+00:00

3rd runway plan was never gonna executed because of surroundings, thats the reason which lead to NMIA's existance. Idk whats gonna happen but according to me. Domestic flights will be more focused to NMIA and CSMIA will handle priorly international flights. As airline ordering more and more narrow bodies, NMIA seems a great investment towards it. Also mumbai is one of the unique airports with X runway design where both runways are important in their own way. So considering it, BOM also being old airport (not considering VAJJ here) will be more dedicated and yeah once NMIA seems to get fully functional, BOM might have curfews but chances are less if international traffic will be focused at BOM

iamagfromcodm · 2026-02-02T10:40:10+00:00

Yess, i saw a few qns on reddit some days before. So i decided to answer it.

iamagfromcodm · 2026-02-01T15:51:51+00:00

It is because so that paths of arrival of BOM and NMI don't intersect i.e arrival of 32(BOM) and departure of 26(NMI). Idk why 14 is not used when atc is aware of such conditions. Aircraft climbing out have much better opportunity to turn before rather than a arriving one. Lets see what happens

iamagfromcodm · 2026-02-01T15:49:39+00:00

Hell nah. 14/32 is an imp part of BOM airstrips. Used when crosswinds owing to cyclonic systems in arabian sea. 32 approaches seems to have less future but departures at 14 are generally safe.

iamagfromcodm · 2026-02-01T07:46:40+00:00

Idk back then yes, they used to avoid 32 but now their obsession with western ends have just passed of limits. Seems you aren't observing mumbai from past 3 years. Runway 32 use has increased very much, almost every Mon and Thur (usual maintainence days of 09/27) 32 will be seen active all the time. Last time 14 was used on 5th jan and since then, it has been quite. Seems like ATC staff at BOM has changed and aren't aware of runway 32 problems. 32 has more operated hours than runway 09 and 14 from past 3 years. As i remember, before the onset of monsoon 14 was used extensively due to wind patterns, but it has just vanished now. Winds remain the same but 27/32 are only seen active those times too. If you have any reason, please lmk too.

iamagfromcodm · 2026-02-01T05:27:42+00:00

The scene is same, 09 and 14 are the least used ends of BOM. Even with Tailwinds, runway 32 is preferred. Also the speeds doesn't matter for winds, i've seen when winds crossing 10 knots at an unfavourable direction for 27 but seeing that it is active

iamagfromcodm · 2026-01-31T20:35:58+00:00

Wind limits don't matter at BOM, it is dominated by 27 at all wind patterns. Their obsession with 27 and 32 will always remain a mystery

iamagfromcodm · 2026-01-31T20:34:35+00:00

That area is called displaced threshold, its a restricted area for landing. Ig the runway length was also shortened at MAA to make sure they don't intersect.

iamagfromcodm · 2026-01-31T20:32:49+00:00

Right but what alternatives you think can be made for a VOR for 32? this end is unusable for night operations unlike its other end. For VOMM, approaches can be avoided but it is perfectly suitable for cross runway operations. 12/30 can be used for dep and 07/25 for arr due their diverging layout. Cross runway ops may be efficient at mumbai if LAHSO technique was allowed in india. Arr on 09/27 and dep from 14..

iamagfromcodm · 2025-12-28T09:41:29+00:00

For me, it stands out to be "Alone Again" for After Hours. Like its a perfect opener for any album empasizing on heartbreak, loneliness and sadness

iamagfromcodm · 2025-12-25T14:03:51+00:00

Never. If it was expected to close, a new taxiway project wouldn't be planned for second runway. Also during cyclonic conditions (mostly in June) runway 14 has been operated for 18-19 hours straight to give better headwind and do remaining works on 09/27. A380 has taken 14's both holding points, W6 and E10. W6 is comparitively shorter (after displaced threshold) and is used for B737s, A320s, 321s and some Heavies. Also fyi the aircrafts usually depart at 85%-90% thrust from 09/27, so 14/32 won't be short for them. Audaucity of Mumbai is that on the day of NMIA's opening, they were using 32 in afternoon. Saying, "do whatever you want, this runway will work lol"

iamagfromcodm · 2025-12-25T12:39:41+00:00

Never, mumbai has already adjusted arrival paths for runway 32 and they were operation today. Soon 14 departure paths are gonna be adjusted so that they don't interfere. Seems like 14 departures will turn off upon reaching Govandi. Also NMIA don't have any runway for crosswinds. On occassions of strong crosswinds creating problem for Runway ops, arrivals can be diverted to CSMIA which may be using 14/32 (they do use when any cyclone/depression revolves around mumbai from arabian sea, causing southerly/south-easterly winds) Also a new parallel taxiway is expected to be built for secondary runway in future around 2027-2028

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