Bhogapuram International Airport – Status, Master Plan & Design

Bhogapuram International Airport is a new greenfield airport being developed by GMR Airports Ltd. near Visakhapatnam (Vizag) in Andhra Pradesh. The project is also known as New Visakhapatnam Airport or New Vizag Airport.

Bhogapuram Airport is expected to start commercial operations in March 2026 (current deadline). The airport is being executed by GMR Airport’s subsidiary GMR Visakhapatnam International Airport Ltd. (GVIAL) under a three phase master plan to ultimately handle 18 passengers per annum (MPPA).

GVIAL in 2019 was awarded a contract to design, finance, operate & maintain Bhogapuram Airport for 40 years, extendable by additional 20 years.

Bhogapuram Airport’s foundation stone for construction was laid on May 3, 2023 and its Bhoomi Pujan ceremony was held on November 1, 2023.

This new airport is estimated to cost Rs. 4592 crore. It will initially be developed with a capacity to handle 6 MPPA (million passengers per annum) and have an ultimate capacity of 18 MPPA.

Key Details

• Area: 2203 acres
• Estimated Cost: Rs. 4,592 crore
• Deadline: 2026 (Phase 1 opening / start of operations)
• Concessionaire: GMR Visakhapatnam International Airport Ltd.
• Architect: Unknown
• Civil Construction Contractor: Larsen & Toubro (L&T)

Current Status

As of August 2024, construction is underway for the airport’s terminal, ATC tower, runway, apron and other facilities. Bhogapuram Airport is expected to start commercial operations in March 2026.

In November 2023, Larsen & Toubro was awarded the civil construction contract for the airport’s construction for an undisclosed value ranging between Rs. 2500 – 5000 crore. Their scope of work includes construction of a terminal building, 3800m runway, apron, taxiways and other miscellaneous airport systems and landside facilities.

Location

Bhogapuram Airport’s site is located 30 km north-east of Visakhapatnam (Vizag) on a 2203 acre land parcel right next to the coastline (view on Google Maps).

Design & Layout

Concept Video

News Video

Here’s a recent video by TV9 Telugu Live on YouTube:

Page last updated: August 26, 2024. Have a question or spot an error? Let me know here.