Jetty Ready for Liftoff—Worli Gets Thumbs-Up for Helipad Dreams

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In a major boost to Mumbai’s aerial infrastructure, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has received a positive feasibility report from Pawan Hans Ltd, confirming that the Worli jetty—originally built for the Mumbai Coastal Road Project—is structurally sound and suitable for conversion into a helipad. The move could soon make South Mumbai’s first public-use helipad a reality.

1. What’s the Plan?

The 120-meter-long Worli Dairy jetty in the Arabian Sea was a temporary construction working platform.
Following instructions from Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, the BMC held it as a multi-purpose helipad.
A report to confirm the structure of the place and its logistical feasibility for medium-sized helicopters was given by Pawan Hans, a state-owned aviation company.

2. What's Next?

The BMC has submitted a proposal to the Ministry of Environment & Forests, and awaits additional approvals from the DGCA and Maharashtra Home Department.
Upon approval, the helipad may be utilized for emergency medical evacuations, VIP travel, marine surveillance, as well as tourism and private charters.

3. Why It Matters

South Mumbai lacks a public helipad currently, so this is a strategic addition to the city's luxury and emergency transport infrastructure.
The helipad is expected to function similarly to the one at Juhu, with public and private access.
Urban planners see this as a step toward aerial mobility integration in Mumbai’s multimodal transport future.

Sources: Hindustan Times, Free Press Journal, Times of India