Visakhapatnam Airport

Visakhapatnam Airport
Summary
Airport typeMilitary/Public
OwnerIndian Navy
Operator
ServesVisakhapatnam
LocationVisakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India
Elevation AMSL3 m / 10 ft
Coordinates17°43′16″N 083°13′28″E / 17.72111°N 83.22444°E / 17.72111; 83.22444
WebsiteVishakhapatnam Airport
Map
VTZ
VTZ
VTZ
Runways
Direction Length Surface
m ft
10/28 3,050 10,007 Asphalt
05/23 1,829 6,000 Asphalt
Statistics (April 2024 – March 2025)
Passengers2,955,089 ( 6%)
Aircraft movements22,210 ( 10.7%)
Cargo tonnage4,398 ( 9.1%)
Source: AAI

Visakhapatnam Airport (IATA: VTZ, ICAO: VOVZ), officially known as Visakhapatnam International Airport, is a customs airport serving the city of Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India. It also operates as a civil enclave on the Indian Navy airbase, INS Dega. It lies between the city localities of NAD X Road and Gajuwaka. The airport covers an area of 350 acres. The airport has experienced significant growth since the beginning of the 21st century, with the construction of a new terminal and runway and the commencing of international flights.