Archive · 23 Aug 2026
Chandrababu Naidu Takes First Flight From Bhogapuram Airport
Chandrababu Naidu took a flight from the new airport at Bhogapuram.
It was his first flight as Andhra Pradesh chief minister from that airport.
He traveled in a special plane with several officials.
The plane landed at Gannavaram airport in Vijayawada.
His journey happened after a BRICS meeting in Visakhapatnam.
The government says the airport will give people another place to fly from.
It is expected to help people in Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, and Visakhapatnam districts.
The government also hopes it will bring more tourism, business, investment, and jobs.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu took his first flight as chief minister from Bhogapuram airport.
He flew in a special plane to Gannavaram airport in Vijayawada after the BRICS meet in Visakhapatnam.
Several officials accompanied Naidu on the journey.
The government says the new airport will ease congestion at Visakhapatnam airport and improve connectivity in North Andhra.
Officials expect the airport to support tourism, trade, investment, and employment across the region.
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, accompanied by several officials.
- What
- Naidu took his first flight as chief minister from Bhogapuram airport to Gannavaram airport.
- When
- After the BRICS meet held in Visakhapatnam; no specific date is stated.
- Where
- From Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport in Bhogapuram to Gannavaram airport in Vijayawada.
- Why
- The government considers the airport important for reducing congestion at Visakhapatnam airport and improving regional connectivity.
- Airport
- Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport in Bhogapuram
- Passenger
- Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu
- Flight
- A special plane carrying Naidu and several officials
- Destination
- Gannavaram airport in Vijayawada
- Regional coverage
- Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, Visakhapatnam, and neighboring areas
- Expected benefits
- Improved aviation connectivity, tourism, trade, investment, and employment
- Government objective
- Decongest Visakhapatnam airport