PRIME Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Vizag Airport, named Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport, located at Bhogapuram, marking a significant milestone in India’s aviation infrastructure journey and strengthening Andhra Pradesh’s position as a key economic and connectivity hub.
The airport has been developed on 2,200 acres of land by GMR Visakhapatnam International Airport Limited (GVIAL), a GMR Aero-led subsidiary, under the Public Private Partnership (PPP) model on a Design, Build, Finance, Operate and Transfer (DBFOT) basis.
The airport, completed several months ahead of schedule, will commence commercial operations on 17 August 2026.
Strategically located, the Vizag Airport is envisioned as the Gateway of the East, improving connectivity for northern Andhra Pradesh and its coastal belt, as well as southern Odisha.
With giants like Microsoft, Google, Reliance, and others announcing plans to set up Data Centres near Vizag Airport, Visakhapatnam is all set to become the economic capital of the East.
The airport is expected to act as a powerful catalyst for economic growth, tourism, employment generation, and inclusive socioeconomic development, directly supporting the Government of India’s vision of Viksit Bharat powered by modern, resilient infrastructure.
Dubbed as a powerful engine of growth, the Vizag Airport will strengthen trade, boost exports, and unlock the immense tourism potential of Andhra Pradesh by enhancing connectivity for people and businesses. — ANI
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