Andhra Pradesh is preparing for a major expansion of its aviation network. Under its new aviation policy, the state aims to develop nine new airports and strengthen regional connectivity, with the broader goal of emerging as India’s eastern aviation gateway. Here are seven key things to know about the ambitious plan.
The state government has proposed nine airports across different regions to improve accessibility and support economic growth. The projects are expected to attract investments of around $1 billion.
The proposed sites include Kuppam, Dagadarthi, Srikakulam, Tadepalligudem, Nagarjuna Sagar, Tuni-Annavaram, Ongole, Palasa, and Amaravati (near Ravela). These projects are aimed at ensuring better air connectivity across the state.
Andhra Pradesh currently has six functioning airports: Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, Tirupati, Rajahmundry, Kadapa, and Kurnool (Orvakal). The upcoming projects will significantly expand the state's aviation footprint.
A greenfield international airport near Amaravati is being planned over nearly 4,618 acres. The first phase alone is estimated to cost around ₹3,409 crore and is expected to strengthen connectivity for the capital region.
While the nine-airport plan is still in progress, the Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport at Bhogapuram in Vizianagaram district is under construction and is expected to begin operations in 2026. It is expected to ease traffic pressure on Visakhapatnam Airport.
According to the state's aviation policy, Andhra Pradesh aims to ensure that residents have access to an airport within a radius of about 150 kilometres. Public-private partnership (PPP) models are expected to play a major role in financing and developing these projects.
09/06/2026 Sujata Singh/News18.com
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