he operationalization of the Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport at Bhogapuram marks a transformative milestone for North Andhra. Spanning 2,200 acres, this greenfield infrastructure replaces the commercial operations of the older Visakhapatnam airport while retaining the familiar ‘VTZ’ location code for seamless transit.

Inaugurated on August 1, 2026, and actively serving commercial flights since August 17, the airport is set to serve as a major catalyst for regional economic growth, boosting international tourism, trade logistics, and industrial development across Vizag and surrounding districts.