The construction of the new integrated terminal building at Vijayawada airport in Andhra Pradesh is expected to be completed by June 2025.

The project to be executed at an estimated cost of Rs 611.80 crore was approved by the Union government in June 2020. The projected timeline for the completion of the work is June 2025.

The project has achieved 48.5 percent physical progress, with Rs 279.93 crore incurred till June 2024.

The project faced delays primarily due to the late receipt of environmental clearances and calamities, including the COVID-19 pandemic, multiple cyclones, and high rainfall.

As per Greenfield Airports Policy, 2008, the government had granted in-principle approval for setting up of three greenfield airports in Andhra Pradesh.

The project cost for the Dagadarthi Airport is Rs 293 crore, Bhogapuram Airport is Rs 4,727 crore, and Oravakal Airport is Rs 187 crore.

The Oravakal airport became operational in March 2021.