Visakhapatnam airport ends commercial operations on August 16, 2026
On August 16, 2026, the Visakhapatnam airport ended commercial operations as its last flight departed at 10:45 p.m. The Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport at Bhogapuram began service on August 17 under new gazette notifications from the Ministry of Civil Aviation, taking over the IATA code VTZ. Non-scheduled civil flights and naval operations continue at INS Dega.
16 AUG 2026
· THIS STORY — The Hindu
The Visakhapatnam airport ceased commercial operations on August 16, 2026, with the last flight departing at 10:45 p.m., paving the way for the Bhogapuram airport to assume its role.
17 AUG 2026
— The Hindu
The Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport at Bhogapuram began commercial operations on August 17, 2026, taking over flights from INS Dega.
19 AUG 2026
— The Hindu
The Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation launched an 'Aero Express' electric bus service from Visakhapatnam to Bhogapuram airport, offering lower fares than private cabs.
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