Gannavaram (Telugu: ) is a town and a mandal headquarter located in Krishna district of Andhra Pradesh, India. It is situated at a distance of 20 kilometers from the city of Vijayawada on National Highway 5 connecting Chennai to Kolkata. Gannavaram is known for its airport and weather reporting station. Vijayawada Airport is a mid-sized domestic airport serving Vijayawada. Its longest runway is 7,500 feet in length at an elevation of 82 feet. Currently flights run 6 times a day from Gannavaram to New Delhi, Hyderabad, Chennai, and Bangalore. Due to an increase in air traffic to this region, Airports Authority of India recently decided to develop and make infrastructural changes to the airport. Gannavaram is home to the state renowned St.John's Higher Secondary School. The most happening town near Vijayawada, the real estate is in boom with three recent major developments, consisting of: Major plus points to Gannavaram: The following is the list of villages in this Mandal. ...
