Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
Visakhapatnam International Airport (VTZ) — Airport Security Guide
Last updated: 8 Jul 2026Reviewed by Ms. Rubab Nizami, Lead AVSEC Faculty
In short
Visakhapatnam International Airport (VTZ / VEVZ) serves Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, at 15 ft above sea level. It has 2 runways (longest 3,050 m, asphalt), and is operated by Airports Authority of India (AAI). Passenger and baggage screening follows BCAS security rules.
- State
- Andhra Pradesh
- IATA / ICAO
- VTZ / VEVZ
- Elevation
- 15 ft
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 3,050 m (asphalt)
- Operator
- Airports Authority of India (AAI)
- Coordinates
- 17.72°N, 83.23°E
Where is Visakhapatnam International Airport?
Visakhapatnam International Airport serves Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh and sits 15 feet above sea level, at 17.72°N, 83.23°E. It is operated by Airports Authority of India (AAI). Its codes are VTZ (IATA) and VEVZ (ICAO).
Runways at VTZ
Visakhapatnam International Airport has 2 runways, the longest measuring 3,050 m with an asphalt surface. It operates under BCAS security oversight, the framework that governs civil aviation security across India.
Security screening at VTZ
Every passenger at VTZ clears pre-embarkation security screening, and 100% of hold baggage is screened before loading, as required by BCAS. At India's major airports this is carried out by the CISF. Prohibited-item and dangerous-goods rules follow the national BCAS and DGCA lists.
Is DigiYatra available at VTZ?
DigiYatra — the voluntary facial-recognition entry and boarding system — is being rolled out in phases across major Indian airports, so availability changes over time. Check the official DigiYatra app for the current status at Visakhapatnam International Airport. You can always travel with a boarding pass and photo ID instead.