The Airports Authority of India (AAI) in tandem with the government is developing airports across the country to add value to the aviation infrastructure. Improved connectivity will certainly boost the nation's economy.

The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has received environment clearance for extension of runway at Rajahmundry airport in Andhra Pradesh, which is estimated to cost Rs 181.45 crore. The existing airport at Madhurapudi village is currently handling about 12 operations daily and the operating capacity is about 225 passengers an hour.

To facilitate landing of big aircraft and night landing facility at Rajahmundry, the Andhra Pradesh government is taking initiative to acquire land of 857 acres. Now, the State revenue authorities are expediting the process to carry out the survey at Madhurapudi and Burugupudi villages of Korukonda mandal in East Godavari.

For development of Rajahmundry Airport, the Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy ordered administrative sanction of an additional amount of Rs 80 crore towards the land acquisition.