Archive · 23 Jun 2025
Bhogapuram Airport Conducts Calibration Test; Flights in June
A flight test was done at the new Bhogapuram airport to make sure everything works safely.
A special plane flew around to collect data.
The airport is almost ready, with 80% of the work completed, including the runway and control tower.
The first flights are expected to start in June of the next year.
The airport will be able to handle many passengers over time, starting with six million in the first phase.
This new airport is a big project costing a lot of money.
Calibration flight conducted at Bhogapuram airport.
First flight expected in June next year.
Testing validates infrastructure, navigation, and communication systems.
Communication, navigation, surveillance systems installed; 80% work done.
Airport project in three phases; phase 1 to serve 6 million passengers.
- Who
- GMR Visakhapatnam international airport ltd and aviation authorities.
- What
- Calibration flight conducted at Bhogapuram international airport.
- When
- Saturday
- Where
- Bhogapuram international airport
- Why
- To validate the airport's infrastructure, navigational aids and communication systems.
- Airport Name
- Bhogapuram International Airport
- Expected First Flight
- June next year
- Phase 1 Passenger Capacity
- 6 million per annum
- Total Project Cost
- ₹4,592 crore for phase 1