The Bhogapuram Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport in Vizianagaram district reached a major milestone on January 4, 2026, with the first successful flight landing at the new airport. The flight, part of test operations, carried senior officials, including Union Civil Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu, to check the readiness of the airport before commercial services begin. Officials say the airport is nearly complete, with operations expected to start by June 2026. The airport is expected to improve air connectivity and boost economic growth in North Andhra.
The airport, developed under a public-private partnership by GMR Visakhapatnam International Airport Limited, has nearly completed its runway, terminal, and other infrastructure. It is designed to handle both domestic and international flights, connecting Visakhapatnam, Vizianagaram, and surrounding areas more efficiently.
Meanwhile, Lokam Naga Madhavi, the MLA from Nellimarla, has urged authorities to upgrade roads and improve access to Bhogapuram Airport. She emphasized that strong road connectivity is essential for passengers and to ensure the airport’s success as a regional transport hub.
The combination of a successful flight test and calls for better infrastructure highlights both the progress at Bhogapuram Airport and the need to strengthen supporting transport links before it opens to the public.
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