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Bhogapuram International Airport Gears Up for Launch with Successful Trial Run
Bhogapuram, Andhra Pradesh – January 4, 2026 – The Bhogapuram International Airport is nearing completion and successfully completed a trial run today. A business flight landed at the airport at 10:15 AM marking a major step towards the airport’s full operational launch on June 26th.
The airport, located in the Vizianagaram district, is reported to be 96% complete. The special flight carried Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu and Telugu Desam Party Vizianagaram MP Kalisetti Appalanaidu.
Engineered to withstand severe weather conditions, including cyclones like Hudhud, the airport is built to resist winds of up to 27 kilometers per hour and has a drainage system designed to handle 27 centimeters of rainfall.
In its initial phase, the terminal will have the capacity to handle 6 million passengers annually, serving the Vizianagaram, Visakhapatnam, and Srikakulam districts. Plans are already in place for future expansion to accommodate increasing passenger numbers. The completion of Bhogapuram International Airport is poised to significantly boost connectivity and economic growth in the region.
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