# Manohar International Airport (GOX)

> Mopa, IN · IATA: GOX · ICAO: VOGA · Large Airport · Cargo Hub

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `GOX` |
| ICAO | `VOGA` |
| City | Mopa |
| Country | IN |
| Type | Large Airport |
| Elevation | 168 m |
| Cargo | ✅ |
| GPS | 15.74426, 73.86062 |

## Description

On the Mopa plateau in North Goa, some 35 km from the state capital Panaji, Manohar International Airport (GOX) has operated since January 2023 as Goa's second airport alongside Dabolim. The GMR-run greenfield site connects directly to National Highway 66, the coastal road linking Mumbai with Mangalore. Passenger traffic passed 4.6 million in fiscal 2024/25, slightly above the terminal's current design capacity. Cargo facilities are being developed in phases: a temperature-controlled cargo terminal handles pharmaceuticals and perishables, and the apron can accommodate a freighter aircraft. Actual volumes remain modest, consisting mainly of belly cargo on passenger flights. Forwarders moving larger consignments from Goa typically route them via Mumbai (BOM) or the new Navi Mumbai International Airport. GOX's practical niche is time-critical local freight, including seafood and agricultural exports from the region.

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