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Prime Minister to Inaugurate Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport at Bhogapuram

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the greenfield Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport at Bhogapuram, Andhra Pradesh, on 1 August 2026.
Built by GMR Visakhapatnam International Airport Limited (GVIAL), the facility will serve as Andhra Pradesh's premier international gateway.
The airport features an initial capacity of 6 Million Passengers Per Annum (MPPA), expandable up to 40 MPPA in future phases.
Strategic Perspective: Expanding airport infrastructure boosts regional connectivity, industrial corridors, and tourism in coastal Andhra Pradesh.

Key Facts / Static GK

Location of Airport: Bhogapuram, Vizianagaram District, Andhra Pradesh
Developer: GMR Visakhapatnam International Airport Limited (GVIAL)
Capital of Andhra Pradesh: Amaravati

Practice Quiz — 21 July 2026

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