GMR Airports Begins Operations at Bhogapuram International Airport
GMR Visakhapatnam International Airport Limited (GVIAL) commenced operations at Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport on August 17, 2026. The airport has an initial capacity of 6 million passengers annually, with plans for expansion. This marks a significant development for North Andhra Pradesh's connectivity and economic growth.
The launch of a new international airport is a major operational milestone with significant implications for the company's future revenue, market position, and regional economic impact.
The commencement of operations at a new international airport is a positive development for the company and the region it serves, indicating growth and expansion.
GMR Visakhapatnam International Airport Limited (GVIAL), an Indian subsidiary of GMR Airports Limited, has commenced commercial operations at the Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport in Bhogapuram. This significant milestone, effective August 17, 2026, marks a new era for connectivity and economic growth in North Andhra Pradesh, positioning it as the "Gateway of the East".
The commencement was celebrated with the arrival and departure of domestic and international flights, including services to Hyderabad, Abu Dhabi, and Singapore. The Hon’ble Minister for Civil Aviation, Shri Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu, was present to commemorate the occasion. The airport, inaugurated by the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi, on August 1, 2026, has an initial capacity of 6 million passengers annually and is designed for phased expansion to over 40 million passengers per annum. Its 3,800-metre Code 4E runway can accommodate wide-body aircraft, enhancing air cargo capabilities and reinforcing Andhra Pradesh's role as a major aviation hub.
Mr. Kanwarbir Singh Kalra, CEO of GVIAL, stated that the airport is expected to be a catalyst for trade, tourism, investment, and employment, while strengthening regional and global connectivity.
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