Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport | India

Bhogapuram International Airport

GMR Visakhapatnam International Airport Limited (GVIAL), a subsidiary of GMR Airports, holds the 40-year DBFOT concession to develop Bhogapuram International Airport, a world-class gateway for Andhra Pradesh.

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The Gateway To The East

Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport at Bhogapuram is being developed to serve Visakhapatnam and surrounding districts with expanded domestic and international connectivity, modern infrastructure, and substantial passenger capacity growth.
FY 2025-26
793
Acres Available
40+20Y
Concession Agreement Duration
2020
Concession Awarded Year
6 M
Phase 1 Capacity
Seamless Travel, Reimagined
GVIAL’s vision for Bhogapuram International Airport centres on seamless connectivity, modern infrastructure, and efficient passenger systems.
Modern Passenger Experience
Future-ready terminal design integrated with customer centric facilities.
Connectivity & Services
Domestic and international flight operations designed to extend reach across key markets.
Cargo & Logistics
Infrastructure planned to serve freight movement with dedicated cargo facilities supporting regional business growth.
visakhapathan milestone opening group photo

A Major Milestone

GMR Visakhapatnam International Airport successfully completed a validation flight at Bhogapuram Airport on January 04, 2026, operated by an Air India aircraft, marking a major milestone toward operational readiness for Andhra Pradesh’s new Greenfield international airport.
Major Milestones
A timeline of key achievements driving the project toward completion.
Validation Flight Milestone at Bhogapuram – GMR Visakhapatnam International Airport (2026)
On January 04, 2026, a successful validation flight at Bhogapuram marked a key milestone for GMR Visakhapatnam International Airport’s operational readiness.
Andhra Pradesh CM and Civil Aviation Minister Visit Bhogapuram Airport Project
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu and Civil Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu visited the Bhogapuram Airport site on July 11, 2024. The project, targeted for completion by June 30, 2026, is designed to handle 6 million passengers annually.
Gateway to New Horizons
The City of Destiny’, reimagined with an airport experience like never before. Bhogapuram Airport is envisioned as a gateway connecting Visakhapatnam to new opportunities, enhanced connectivity, and seamless travel, supporting the region’s growth as a key aviation and economic destination.
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