Vijayawada Airport,, officially known as Vijayawada International Airport, is an international airport serving the city of Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India. The airport is located at Gannavaram, where National Highway 16 connecting Chennai to Kolkata passes through. The Government of India granted international status to the airport on 3 May 2017. The airport is internationally connected to the Middle Eastern countries of United Arab Emirates, Oman and Kuwait.
Vijayawada Airport
Name board at airport
Panorama of new terminal
Check-In area at the interim terminal
Vijayawada, formerly known as Bezawada, is the second largest city in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is located on the banks of the Krishna River surrounded by the hills of the Eastern Ghats, known as the Indrakeeladri Hills. The city is home to the important Hindu shrine of Kanaka Durga Temple. It geographically lies on the center spot of Andhra Pradesh. The city has been described as the commercial, political, cultural and educational capital of Andhra Pradesh. It is the administrative headquarters of NTR district. The Prakasam Barrage across the Krishna River connects the NTR and Guntur districts.
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Image: View of Temple at Praksam Barage with Night Lights
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