GMR's Bhogapuram airport nears July launch, opening fresh retail-cargo surface near Visakhapatnam

Andhra Pradesh's first greenfield airport, built by GMR Group 50 km from Visakhapatnam, is set for a mid-July inauguration by PM Modi. AERA-approved user development fees range from ₹355 domestic arrival to ₹1,255 international departure, anchoring a new airport-retail and cargo opportunity in the region.

— Filed Sun, 28 Jun, 2026, 20:00 IST · Source BL · Consumer & Economy · Updated

GMR Group's Bhogapuram International Airport near Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh's first greenfield airport, is set for PM Modi inauguration in mid-July, opening a new airport-retail and cargo surface with AERA-approved user development fees.

Why this matters

GMR Group's Bhogapuram launch marks a new greenfield airport-retail footprint in Andhra Pradesh, expanding cargo and concession opportunity 50 km from Visakhapatnam.

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