Bhogapuram Airport Sees First Flight Landing; Commercial Ops by June
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News1804-01-2026, 18:58

Bhogapuram Airport Sees First Flight Landing; Commercial Ops by June

  • First Air India 'Validation Flight' successfully landed at Bhogapuram International Greenfield Airport in Vizianagaram.
  • CM Chandrababu Naidu hailed it as a new milestone, expecting commercial services by June to boost Uttarandhra's development.
  • Union Minister Rammohan Naidu stated 96% work is complete, airport to transform Uttarandhra and aid Visakhapatnam's growth.
  • GMR is constructing the Rs. 4,725 crore airport with a 3.8 km runway, tested for technical capabilities and quality.
  • Chandrababu's vision includes boosting tourism, industries, exports, and creating local employment opportunities.

Why It Matters: Bhogapuram Airport's first flight marks a major step towards commercial operations by June, boosting regional development.

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