New terminal to be ready by June 2025: MP Sivanath

The concrete works for the new terminal at Vijayawada International Airport, Gannavaram, will be completed by January 2025, announced Vijayawada MP Kesineni Sivanath. He stated that the new terminal would be operational by June 2025 after the completion of additional work. The announcement was made during the Airport Advisory Committee (AAC) meeting, chaired by MP V Balashowry, with MP Kesineni Sivanath serving as the Vice-Chairman, held at the airport on Saturday.
During the meeting, they discussed measures to expedite the terminal’s construction and the facilities to be provided, keeping in mind the passengers’ needs. It was decided to hold a weekly review meeting to monitor the progress of the work.
Speaking to the media, MP Kesineni Sivanath highlighted that all flights introduced after the NDA government’s tenure began are running at full capacity. He added that a letter has been written to the AAC requesting enhanced connectivity to pilgrimage sites and commercial cities nationwide. The police and revenue departments will jointly address and resolve any issues related to the new terminal.
The MP also recommended that cab services be made available at the airport for the convenience of passengers. He urged Airport Director Lakshmikanth Reddy to ensure that cab services are operational by the time the new terminal is inaugurated. Additionally, he suggested collaborating with the concerned officials to provide RTC bus services for passengers.
MP Sivanath emphasised that CM Chandrababu is committed to the development of Amaravati’s only airport. He acknowledged the efforts of Union Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu, who, after assuming office, increased flight services from Vijayawada to several parts of the country, thereby improving connectivity. The new terminal, which will be ready by June 2025, will cater to both domestic passengers and international delegates.
He expressed his vision of making Vijayawada Airport one of India’s top ten airports within the next five years.
AAC Chairman, MP Balashowry, added that contractors and officials have been instructed to expedite the construction work.
The meeting also discussed the issue of improving connectivity to more destinations.
He noted the current drinking water shortage at the airport, and plans to bring water from the Krishna and Godavari rivers were considered. MP Balashowry also mentioned that Union Minister Rammohan Naidu has requested Emirates to start flight services from Vijayawada to Dubai.
He further expressed optimism about launching direct flight services from Vijayawada to New York by 2029.