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PM Modi to Inaugurate Bhogapuram Airport in Andhra on August 1
The greenfield airport is designed to handle 6 million passengers a year in its first phase and could expand to 40 million later.
On Saturday, August 1, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport in Bhogapuram, Andhra Pradesh. This Rs 4,727-crore greenfield project aims to transform North Andhra's economic landscape.
Completed in a record 31 months, the facility ranks among the "fastest-completed greenfield international airports in India...nearly five months ahead of schedule." The project seeks to boost aviation connectivity and regional economic development.
Equipped with a 3,800-metre Code-E runway, the terminal manages wide-body aircraft and supports 6 million passengers annually. Built to LEED Platinum standards, it utilizes a 5 MW solar plant and sustainable water recycling systems meeting around 30% of water needs.
Modi will address a public meeting featuring a traditional Dhimsa dance performance involving over 13,500 tribal women and students. He will also dedicate infrastructure projects worth Rs 18,000 crore across ministries of Petroleum and Surface Transport.
Future phases include expanding annual capacity to 40 million passengers alongside development of an aviation hub and EduCity. These additions position Visakhapatnam among globally competitive cities while generating employment and tourism opportunities across North Andhra.