Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport: A New Aviation Gateway for Andhra Pradesh
4 August 2026
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Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport: A New Aviation Gateway for Andhra Pradesh
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport on 1 August 2026 at Bhogapuram in Andhra Pradesh's Vizianagaram district. Developed as a greenfield airport under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model by the GMR Group, the project marks a major milestone in India's civil aviation infrastructure. Named after the legendary tribal freedom fighter Alluri Sitarama Raju, the airport honours his contribution to India's freedom struggle while promoting regional development.
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Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport inaugurated in Andhra Pradesh on August 1, 2026. A greenfield airport with 3,800-metre runway, 6 million annual capacity, and advanced digital infrastructure.
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