Andhra Pradesh To Get New Airports Near Kuppam, Dagadarthi, Nagarjuna Sagar, And Mulapeta

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New Delhi, July 18, 2024: The Andhra Pradesh government, led by Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu, is set to enhance the state’s aviation sector by constructing four to five additional airports. The vision includes establishing small airports near Kuppam, Dagadarthi, Nagarjuna Sagar, and Mulapeta, each strategically located to boost connectivity and accessibility. Airport Authority of India (AAI) officials have highlighted the need for 800 to 1,000 acres of land for these projects, capable of accommodating A320 aircraft. This initiative aims to facilitate smoother air travel, stimulate economic growth, and elevate Andhra Pradesh’s status in the aviation industry.

MP and state BJP president Daggubati Purandeswari also confirmed that three new airports are being planned in Andhra Prades “With NDA in power, both in the Centre and in the state, we are able to plan new airports at Kuppam, Dagadarthi and Mulapet,” she posted on ‘X’. The Rajahmundry MP said that positive developments have been made in Andhra Pradesh. “This development not only enhances connectivity, but also propels economic progress,” she said.