Private jets at Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj (VABB)
Mumbai had 1,367 private jet arrivals in the 12 months to July 2026, about 4 a day. The busiest month, March, was 2.6 times as busy as the quietest, September. 277 different aircraft flew in, and the most common type was the Embraer Legacy 600/650.
Data through 29 Aug 2026.
Private jet traffic at Mumbai, month by month
March was the busiest month, with 204 arrivals, and September the quietest, with 79.
Arrivals by month
Aug 2025 – Jul 2026Arrivals by day of the week
Monday · 18%Monday carried 18% of the week’s arrivals. Days in UTC.
Arrivals, Aug 2025 – Jul 2026: the side our tracking records most completely. Departures, routes and emissions are added once our departure records are complete. Every count is a minimum: flights the receivers missed aren’t in it.
The private jets that use Mumbai
Large-cabin jets made 75% of arrivals; the single most common type was the Embraer Legacy 600/650, with 18%.
By size class
Share of arrivalsMost common types
Share of arrivals| Type | Share |
|---|---|
| Embraer Legacy 600/650 | 18% |
| Bombardier Global 6000/6500 | 15% |
| Bombardier Challenger 600 | 8% |
| Dassault Falcon 2000 | 8% |
| Bombardier Global 5000/5500 | 6% |
| Cessna Citation XLS | 6% |
| Bombardier Global 7500 | 5% |
| Beechcraft Premier I | 4% |
| Hawker 750/850 | 4% |
| Bombardier Challenger 350 | 4% |
The jets that use Mumbai most
Visits to 22 Aug 2026| # | Aircraft | Type | Visits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VT-DHA | Bombardier Global 6000/6500 | 35 |
| 2 | VT-AKU | Dassault Falcon 900 | 27 |
| 3 | VT-CVC | Bombardier Challenger 600 | 25 |
| 4 | VT-HMA | Bombardier Global 6000/6500 | 25 |
| 5 | VT-VSS | Embraer Legacy 600/650 | 25 |
| 6 | VT-AYV | Dassault Falcon 2000 | 24 |
| 7 | VT-RJL | Cessna Citation XLS | 24 |
| 8 | VT-VSV | Embraer Legacy 600/650 | 24 |
| 9 | VT-TAZ | Cessna Citation XLS | 23 |
| 10 | VT-MAY | Bombardier Challenger 350 | 22 |
Named aircraft are shown a week behind the other figures, with their visit count only. We leave out aircraft whose owners asked us to, and grades are on each aircraft’s own page.
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Flying privately into Mumbai
Mumbai’s longest runway is 3,509 meters, against 1,143 at Juhu, 4 km away.
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 3,509 m | 60 m | ASP |
| 14/32 | 2,871 m | 45 m | ASP |
Nearest alternative: Juhu (VAJJ)
4 km away| Measure | Mumbai (VABB) | Juhu (VAJJ) |
|---|---|---|
| Longest runway | 3,509 m | 1,143 m |
Runways from the airport database; distances measured from the airport reference point. Check runway limits and slots with your operator.
Private jets at Mumbai: questions
How many private jets fly into Mumbai?
We tracked 1,367 private jet arrivals at Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in the 12 months to July 2026, about 4 a day, from 277 different aircraft.
What is the busiest month for private jets at Mumbai?
March, with 204 arrivals. September was the quietest, with 79.
Which private jets use Mumbai most?
The most common type was the Embraer Legacy 600/650, with 18% of arrivals. Large-cabin jets made 75% in all.
What is the nearest alternative to Mumbai for a private jet?
Juhu (VAJJ), 4 km away, with a 1,143 meter runway against 3,509 here.
Do you publish who flies in?
No. We name aircraft by registration, with a visit count, a week behind. We never name owners, operators or passengers, and we leave out aircraft whose owners asked us to.
Cite this data
The Aircraft Ledger. “Private jets at Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj (VABB).” Data through 29 Aug 2026. theaircraftledger.com/airports/india/mumbai-chhatrapati-shivaji-maharaj
Method: private jet arrivals at VABB from ADS-B tracking, Aug 2025 – Jul 2026. Airliners, helicopters and piston aircraft excluded. Named aircraft a week behind. Every count is a minimum. About our data