Mumbai, Maharashtra
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) — Airport Security Guide
Last updated: 8 Jul 2026Reviewed by Ms. Rubab Nizami, Lead AVSEC Faculty
In short
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM / VABB) serves Mumbai, Maharashtra, at 39 ft above sea level. It has 2 runways (longest 3,509 m, asphalt), and is operated by Mumbai International Airport Ltd (Adani Group). Passenger and baggage screening follows BCAS security rules.
- State
- Maharashtra
- IATA / ICAO
- BOM / VABB
- Elevation
- 39 ft
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 3,509 m (asphalt)
- Operator
- Mumbai International Airport Ltd (Adani Group)
- Coordinates
- 19.09°N, 72.87°E
Where is Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport?
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport serves Mumbai in Maharashtra and sits 39 feet above sea level, at 19.09°N, 72.87°E. It is operated by Mumbai International Airport Ltd (Adani Group). Its codes are BOM (IATA) and VABB (ICAO).
Runways at BOM
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport has 2 runways, the longest measuring 3,509 m with an asphalt surface. It operates under BCAS security oversight, the framework that governs civil aviation security across India.
Security screening at BOM
Every passenger at BOM clears pre-embarkation security screening, and 100% of hold baggage is screened before loading, as required by BCAS. At India's major airports this is carried out by the CISF. Prohibited-item and dangerous-goods rules follow the national BCAS and DGCA lists.
Is DigiYatra available at BOM?
DigiYatra — the voluntary facial-recognition entry and boarding system — is being rolled out in phases across major Indian airports, so availability changes over time. Check the official DigiYatra app for the current status at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport. You can always travel with a boarding pass and photo ID instead.