Archive · 28 Jul 2026
Bhogapuram Airport to Boost North Andhra Economy
The Bhogapuram International Airport is about to start working soon.
It's a big airport that cost a lot of money to build.
The Prime Minister of India will open it.
This airport is special because it's not just for planes; it will also have schools for learning about planes and other cool things.
It will help the area grow by bringing in new businesses and jobs.
Lots of people will be able to fly in and out, and it will help send things like medicine and fish to other countries.
The airport is part of a bigger plan to make North Andhra a very important place for business and travel.
Bhogapuram International Airport to commence commercial operations on August 1.
Developed by GMR Visakhapatnam International Airport Limited under PPP model.
Features a 3,800-metre runway capable of handling wide-body aircraft.
Expected to attract Rs 20,000 crore in investments and create over 1.8 lakh jobs.
Includes an aviation hub, Educity, and commercial development zones.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi, GMR Visakhapatnam International Airport Limited
- What
- Inauguration of Bhogapuram International Airport
- When
- August 1
- Where
- Bhogapuram, North Andhra
- Why
- To boost economic growth, investments, and job opportunities in North Andhra
Economic Growth Supporters
Environmental Concerns
Economic Impact
Economic Growth Supporters
The airport will bring significant economic growth, investments, and job opportunities to North Andhra.
Environmental Concerns
The environmental impact and ecological disruption caused by the airport are concerning.
- Project Cost
- Rs 4,727 crore
- Inauguration Date
- August 1
- Developer
- GMR Visakhapatnam International Airport Limited
- Runway Length
- 3,800 metres
- Initial Passenger Capacity
- 6 million annually
- Expected Investments
- Rs 20,000 crore
- Employment Opportunities
- 60,000 direct and 1.2 lakh indirect jobs