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.