Visakhapatnam airport is set get the international traffic once the Indian Navy gives its green signal. Three international airlines are ready to operate flights from the industrial hub of the state. While the international airlines - Air Arabia, Fly Dubai and Silk Airways - are asking for the night slot - after 11 pm till early in the morning, the airport currently functions only between 8 am and 8 pm because of the restrictions imposed by the Navy on night operations due to insufficient manpower and other logistics.

Currently, the airport is under the control of the Indian Navy and handles 12 domestic services to cater to the needs of north coastal districts and the neighbouring districts of Orissa and some parts of Chhattisgarh.