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Juhu Aerodrome

Mumbai, India

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Juhu Aerodrome

Mumbai, India
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Mumbai's historic general aviation aerodrome on the Arabian Sea coast.

Opened
1928
Location
Mumbai, India
Juhu Aerodrome is one of India's oldest airports, located in the Juhu suburb of Mumbai along the Arabian Sea coastline. It primarily serves general aviation, private charters, helicopter operations, and flight training rather than scheduled commercial passenger services. The aerodrome is operated by the Airports Authority of India (AAI) and has historically been associated with flying clubs and training schools, including the Bombay Flying Club. It predates Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport as Mumbai's primary air facility. Due to its prime coastal real estate location and proximity to densely populated areas, Juhu Aerodrome has been subject to periodic redevelopment discussions, though it continues to function as a general aviation hub.
Getting to & from
Juhu Aerodrome is accessible by road via the Western Express Highway and local Mumbai roads, with taxi and auto-rickshaw services available.
Airlines here
No scheduled commercial airlines operate from Juhu; it is used by private operators, helicopter services, and flying clubs.
Notable facts
  • ›Juhu Aerodrome opened in 1928 and was Mumbai's first airport.
  • ›It is one of the oldest operational aerodromes in India.
  • ›The Bombay Flying Club, one of India's oldest aviation clubs, is based here.
  • ›The aerodrome primarily handles general aviation, helicopter operations, and pilot training.
  • ›Its ICAO code is VAJJ and it has no assigned IATA code.
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Mumbai's historic aerodrome where aviation dreams first took flight

Juhu Aerodrome, located on Mumbai's northern coastline, holds the distinction of being one of India's oldest airports, dating back to the 1920s when it served as the country's first commercial airfield. Today it functions primarily as a general aviation, helicopter, and flight training hub rather than a commercial passenger airport. Operated under the Airports Authority of India, it remains a vital facility for private charters, rescue operations, and aviation academies in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.

Terminals
  • General Aviation Terminal — A modest facility handling private aircraft, helicopter operations, and flight training movements with basic ground services.
Ground Transport
  • Auto-rickshaws available at the aerodrome gate for local destinations
  • Taxi services and app-based cabs (Ola, Uber) accessible nearby on Juhu Tara Road
  • BEST bus routes connecting Juhu to central Mumbai suburbs
  • Andheri railway station (Western Railway) approximately 4 km away for suburban rail access
Nearby Hotels
  • JW Marriott Mumbai Juhu
  • Novotel Mumbai Juhu Beach
  • The Retreat Hotel & Convention Centre
  • VITS Hotel Andheri
Dining

The aerodrome itself offers very limited on-site dining, catering mainly to staff and crew. The surrounding Juhu neighbourhood is renowned for its iconic street food scene, including pav bhaji, bhel puri, and chaat stalls lining Juhu Beach. Numerous restaurants, cafes, and beachside eateries are within a short auto-rickshaw ride for visitors.

Traveller Tips
  • Juhu Aerodrome is not a commercial passenger airport — confirm your departure point, as most Mumbai flights operate from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) roughly 5 km away.
  • Traffic on Juhu Tara Road and linking roads can be heavy during morning and evening peak hours; allow extra travel time.
  • Carry identification documents at all times, as security checks apply even for non-commercial general aviation facilities.
  • The beach area near the aerodrome is popular and can be crowded on weekends; plan accommodation and transport accordingly.
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Juhu Aerodrome is located in Juhu, an upmarket residential suburb of Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. It is served primarily by general aviation aircraft and helicopters. It was founded in 1928 as one of India's first civil aviation airport, 4 years after the Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) was opened

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