Overview
- Union Civil Aviation Minister K. Rammohan Naidu inspected the site and directed the Airports Authority of India to ready the terminal for commissioning by March 31.
- An official release said construction is nearing completion and the new building will be inaugurated shortly.
- The second terminal is reported as a ₹350-crore project designed for about 2,100 peak-hour passengers and to handle aircraft such as Boeing 375 and Airbus 321.
- Authorities say the facility will expand capacity, improve the travel experience, and support more flight services to Rajahmundry.
- The project, launched in December 2023 and originally slated for December 2025 commissioning, is being shaped to reflect local heritage with Godavari Pushkaralu approaching.