Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Inaugurates Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport at Bhogapuram

Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri 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.

Strategic Importance
- Inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi, positioned as the Gateway of the East.
- Strengthens connectivity for northern Andhra Pradesh, coastal belt, and southern Odisha.
- Expected to catalyze investments in data centres, manufacturing, logistics, and technology, with major players like Microsoft, Google, and Reliance already committed nearby.

Development & Scale
- Built on 2,200 acres by GMR Visakhapatnam International Airport Limited under PPP (DBFOT model).
- Completed ahead of schedule; commercial operations begin 17 August 2026.
- Third Greenfield airport by GMR, seventh overall in its portfolio.

Infrastructure Highlights
- Passenger Terminal: 77,342 sq. m., shaped like the local Parava meenu (flying fish).
- Initial capacity: 6 million passengers per annum (MPPA), scalable to 40+ MPPA.
- Equipped with self-service kiosks, e-gates, advanced baggage systems.
- Runway: 3,800 m Code 4E, parallel taxiway, rapid exits, 18 aircraft stands.
- Resilience: Terminal withstands winds up to 275 kmph; ATC tower up to 295 kmph.

Technology & Innovation
- DigiYatra integration for seamless travel.
- AI-powered Airport Predictive Operations Centre (APOC) for real-time management.
- Smart systems for traffic, washroom monitoring, and trolley tracking.

Sustainability
- 5 MW solar power plant.
- Green building standards, natural lighting, energy-efficient systems.

Cargo & Logistics
- 5,000 sq. m cargo terminal, 25,000 MT annual capacity.
- Cold-chain facilities for pharmaceuticals, seafood, and perishables.

Beyond Aviation
- Integrated ecosystem: 154-acre Aerocity, 139-acre township, 500-acre Aviation Hub for MRO, manufacturing, and logistics.

Big Picture
This airport is designed not just as a transport hub, but as a regional growth engine—boosting trade, tourism, exports, and employment, while anchoring Visakhapatnam’s rise as the economic capital of eastern India.