Andhra Pradesh is set to significantly expand its aviation infrastructure with plans for nine new airports, backed by an investment of approximately $1 billion, as part of its push to boost regional connectivity and economic development.
The state already has six operational airports, including Visakhapatnam International Airport, Vijayawada International Airport, Tirupati Airport, Rajahmundry Airport, Kadapa Airport and Kurnool Airport (Orvakal). The new airports are planned to be built in locations including Kuppam, Dagadarthi, Srikakulam, Tadepalligudem, Nagarjuna Sagar, Tuni-Annvaram, Ongole, Palasa and Amaravati (near Ravela in Tadikonda mandal).
The Srikakulam airport, which has completed its feasibility survey, will be developed in two phases over 1,383 acres, with land acquisition currently in progress. The Dagadarthi airport will be built on 1,379 acres, of which 635 acres have already been acquired. Other proposed locations include Kuppam (1,501 acres), Nagarjuna Sagar (1,670 acres), Tadepalligudem (1,123 acres), Ongole (657 acres), Tuni-Annvaram (757 acres) and Palasa (1,383 acres).
The Amaravati greenfield international airport project, considered a game-changer for the capital region, will be developed over 4,618 acres near Ravela with an estimated first-phase investment of ₹3,409 crore. The airport is designed to place the capital region on the international aviation map and significantly boost regional connectivity and economic growth.
The Bhogapuram Airport (Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport), also under construction in Vizianagaram district, is expected to commence operations by July 2026 at a first-phase cost of ₹45.92 billion. Once operational, it is expected to reduce passenger traffic at Visakhapatnam Airport.
