Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport Commences Commercial Operations

The Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport at Bhogapuram, developed and operated by GMR Visakhapatnam International Airport Limited (GVIAL), has officially commenced commercial operations — positioning North Andhra Pradesh as a new “Gateway of the East.”

First Domestic Flight:
- IndiGo 6E 6408 (Hyderabad → Vizag, arrival)
- IndiGo 6E 9051 (Vizag → Hyderabad, departure)

First Indian Carrier International Flight:
- IndiGo 6E 1443 (Abu Dhabi → Vizag, arrival)
- IndiGo 6E 1444 (Vizag → Abu Dhabi, departure)

First International Carrier Flight:
- Scoot TR 784 (Singapore → Vizag, arrival)
- Scoot TR 785 (Vizag → Singapore, departure)

- Ceremonial Water Cannon Salutes for inaugural arrivals of Air India Express, Air India, IndiGo, Scoot, and India One.
- 52 Air Traffic Movements (ATMs) planned on Day One, marking a vibrant start.

Inaugural Ceremony
- Attended by Civil Aviation Minister Shri Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu, senior dignitaries, and airport stakeholders.
- Passengers received commemorative boarding passes and mementoes.
- The airport was formally inaugurated by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on 1 August 2026.

Strategic Significance
- Initial capacity: 6 million passengers annually.
- Master plan: Expansion to handle 40+ million passengers per year.
- Runway: 3,800-metre Code 4E, capable of wide-body aircraft.
- Catalyst for growth: Trade, tourism, investment, employment, and cargo expansion.

This launch is more than just an airport opening — it’s a transformational moment for North Andhra Pradesh, connecting the region to India, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia, while laying the foundation for long-term economic growth.