Visakhapatnam airport passenger traffic rose 170% since 2014-15, says Director
Visakhapatnam airport has seen a 170% increase in passenger traffic over the last decade, reaching nearly 3 million passengers annually. The airport is celebrating this growth with infrastructure upgrades and a focus on passenger experience initiatives.
Why it matters
The growth reflects the increasing importance of Visakhapatnam as a regional trade and logistics hub in India.
Passenger traffic at the Visakhapatnam airport has risen 170% in 11 years, from 10.98 lakh in 2014-15 to 29.68 lakh in 2025-26. The airport will mark the milestone on Monday (June 15, 2026), observing Yatri Suvidha Diwas.
Factual reporting on airport growth statistics and public events.
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