First flight lands successfully at Bhogapuram International Airport2Photo© thehindu.com

First flight lands successfully at Bhogapuram International Airport

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The validation flight will pave the way for commercial operations soon and the airport expected to be ready by June this year, the minister said.

He added that 96% work on the airport has been completed. He added that at this pace the airport is expected to be ready six months in advance from its initial deadline of December 2026, he said.

“This is a historic milestone in the development journey of Andhra Pradesh. Visakhapatnam is set to become the economic capital of the east. The Bhogapuram airport will serve as a powerful engine of growth -- creating employment opportunities, catalysing regional industries, and significantly enhancing connectivity for people and businesses alike.