The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has proposed the construction of a helipad at Worli jetty, as part of an effort to integrate aerial access into the city’s multimodal transport system.
The project, located adjacent to the Mumbai Coastal Road Project (MCRP) and opposite Worli Dairy, will support medical emergencies, tourism, VIP movement, and marine surveillance. Built 120 metres into the sea, the 750-square-metre Worli jetty—originally constructed for coastal road works—is being repurposed based on structural assessments by the Maharashtra Maritime Board. The site was previously used by coastal police for surveillance, and unlike the dismantled Amarsons Garden jetty, it features a permanent RCC structure. The initiative follows instructions earlier this year from Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, who urged officials to assess the site’s potential. Public sector aviation firm Pawan Hans Ltd was appointed by BMC to carry out feasibility studies at a cost of ₹5 lakh.
The consultant has since submitted a favourable report supporting the helipad’s development. “The jetty was designed for material movement during coastal road construction. Given its permanent concrete structure, the helipad plan was proposed and cleared by Pawan Hans. We are now in the process of securing approvals from the Defence Ministry and Coastal Regulatory Zone (CRZ) authority,” a civic official confirmed.
Once cleared, the helipad will not only aid rapid medical evacuation and VIP logistics but could also enhance marine security, as it offers strategic access to the city’s coastline.
