Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister N
On August 1, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu inaugurated the Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport at Bhogapuram in Andhra Pradesh. Built by GMR Visakhapatnam International Airport Limited under a ₹4,700 crore PPP project, it will start commercial operations on August 17, replacing INS Dega and boosting regional growth.
16 AUG 2026
— 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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