Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the newly constructed Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport at Bhogapuram in Vizianagaram district, Andhra Pradesh. Developed by the GMR Group at a cost of nearly ₹5,000 crore, the state government envisions the greenfield airport as a transformational economic driver for the North Andhra region.
Key Highlights & Project Details
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Official Name: Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport
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Location: Bhogapuram, Vizianagaram District (serving the Visakhapatnam region)
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Developer: GMR Group
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Investment: ~₹5,000 Crore
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Commercial Launch Date: August 17, 2026
Capacity & Future Master Plan
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Phase 1 Capacity: Designed to handle 6 million passengers annually.
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Master Plan Vision: Scalable expansion capacity of up to 40 million passengers per year.
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Regional Impact: Positioned as a catalyst for industrial growth, job creation, regional exports, skill development, and research hubs in North Andhra.
Dignitaries Present
The Prime Minister was given a walkthrough of the airport’s salient features by:
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N. Chandrababu Naidu, Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh
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K. Ram Mohan Naidu, Union Minister of Civil Aviation
In addition to the airport inauguration, PM Modi is set to launch and lay foundation stones for development projects worth nearly ₹18,000 crore across Andhra Pradesh.
