Manohar International Airport (GOX), located in Mopa, North Goa, is the state's newest and most modern international airport, inaugurated in late 2022. It is a large greenfield project designed to boost tourism in North Goa.
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Official Name |
Manohar International Airport |
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IATA Code |
GOX |
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ICAO Code |
VOGA |
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Serving City (Municipality) |
Mopa |
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State/Region |
Goa |
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Latitude |
15.744257° |
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Longitude |
73.860625° |
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Elevation |
552 ft |
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Scheduled Passenger Service |
Yes |
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Official Website |
https://www.miagoaairport.com/ |
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Wikipedia Page |
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manohar_International_Airport |
The airport features a modern, integrated passenger terminal. It is located approximately 35 km from Panaji and is positioned to serve North Goa's popular tourist É«»¨ÌÃÂÛ̳. It is designed for high capacity, eventually accommodating up to 90 million passengers annually.
Amenities include streamlined check-in and baggage claim, Currency Exchange/ATMs, Duty-Free Shopping, the **Encalm Lounge** (Domestic), free Wi-Fi, and medical facilities. It emphasizes a seamless, modern travel experience.
The airport is directly connected via the **NH-66 highway**. Ground transport includes the specialized **EV bus service** to key tourist areas, pre-paid **Taxis**, and app-based ride services (Uber/Ola).
GOX is a hub for the regional airline **Fly91** and a focus airport for **IndiGo** and **SpiceJet**. It offers non-stop flights to over 27 É«»¨ÌÃÂÛ̳ in 5 countries. Top domestic routes connect to DEL, BOM, HYD, and BLR. International connectivity includes flights to Russia (SVO), Qatar (DOH), and Oman (MCT).
