Archive · 20 Jul 2026
PM Modi to Inaugurate Bhogapuram International Airport
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will open a new international airport in Bhogapuram, near Visakhapatnam, on August 1, 2026.
This airport, named Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport, is a big project that will help more people travel to and from the region.
It has a long runway, modern buildings, and can handle many passengers.
The airport will also help the local economy by making it easier to move goods and attract investments.
The government and other organizations are working together to make sure everything is ready for the opening.
The airport is designed to be eco-friendly, using renewable energy and other sustainable features.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport at Bhogapuram on August 1, 2026.
The airport, developed by GMR Visakhapatnam International Airport Limited, has an initial capacity of 6 million passengers per annum, scalable to 40 million.
It features a 3,800-metre runway, modern terminal, cargo facilities, and advanced airside infrastructure.
The airport has secured all necessary regulatory clearances for commercial operations.
It is expected to boost economic growth, tourism, and connectivity in North Coastal Andhra and neighboring regions.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- What
- Inauguration of Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport
- When
- August 1, 2026
- Where
- Bhogapuram, near Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
- Why
- To enhance connectivity, economic growth, and regional development
Pro-Development
Environmental Concerns
Economic Growth
Pro-Development
The airport will boost economic growth, tourism, and connectivity in the region.
Environmental Concerns
Environmental impact and sustainability concerns need to be addressed.
- Inauguration Date
- August 1, 2026
- Developer
- GMR Visakhapatnam International Airport Limited (GVIAL)
- Initial Capacity
- 6 million passengers per annum (MPPA)
- Runway Length
- 3,800 metres
- Location
- Bhogapuram, near Visakhapatnam
- Key Features
- Modern terminal, cargo facilities, advanced airside infrastructure
- Regulatory Clearances
- DGCA, BCAS, Customs, Pollution Control Board
- Sustainability Features
- Renewable energy, rainwater harvesting, energy-efficient systems
Sources
Countdown Begins for Bhogapuram International Airport Inauguration
PM Modi to open Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport in Bhogapuram on Aug 1
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