rajahmundry airport, situated at rajamahendravaram city in east godavari . . this airport is being served to people of godavari this airport also used by oil companies the airport has direct services to hyderabad, chennai and bangalore. a new terminal building was inaugurated on 16 may 2012. the runway was expanded from the 1,749 m to 3,000 m to facilitate the landing and takeoff of bigger aircraft. people here are requesting to develop this airport as an international airport. the state government is very keen in developing the airport as an international airport. government proposed an iaf base in this airport. this airport plays a crucial role in the economy of the godavari districts. government of ap is keen in exporting flowers through this airport from nurseries in kadiam mandal in rajahmundry and agricultural products from the district. heli tourism has been introduced in the airport to see tourist places in godavari districts.