PM Modi opens Alluri Sitarama Raju Airport August 17
Andhra Pradesh is getting a brand new airport: Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport in Bhogapuram opens for commercial flights on August 17, right near Visakhapatnam.
Inaugurated by PM Modi, this PPP project can handle 6 million travelers a year to start with.
It's the second major greenfield airport launch in India this year, after Jewar Airport.
State funds ₹1,583cr infrastructure
The airport covers 2,200 acres and features a massive runway that can welcome big planes like Boeing 777s and Airbus A330s.
There's more than just flights here: plans include an aviation hub, a university, and a cargo terminal ready for 25,000 metric tons of goods each year.
The state pitched in ₹1,583 crore for infrastructure, while GMR (the developer) wants to grow the airport to handle up to 40 million passengers down the line, hoping to make Bhogapuram a key gateway for eastern India.