VisakhapatnamCommercial flight operations at Visakhapatnam Airport will cease from August 17, with all services shifting to the newly developed Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport at Bhogapuram in Vizianagaram district. The International Air Transport Code “VTZ” for the existing Visakhapatnam Airport will be transferred to Bhogapuram International Greenfield Airport from 00.01 hours of August 17. The Ministry of Civil Aviation also notified that Bhogapuram Greenfield Airport is renamed as ‘Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport’ with immediate effect. Built at a cost of nearly Rs 4,727 crore, the airport is ready to commence commercial operations. The airport is also equipped with advanced airfield lighting, navigation aids and CNS/ATM infrastructure to support both domestic and international operations.