About Manohar International Airport (GOX)
Complete guide to Manohar International Airport (GOX) — Goa's newest and largest airport at Mopa.
Manohar International Airport (GOX), also known as Mopa International Airport, is Goa's newest airport located in Mopa, Pernem taluka, North Goa. Named after former Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar, the airport was inaugurated on December 11, 2022, and commenced commercial operations on January 5, 2023.
Key Facts
- IATA Code: GOX
- Location: Mopa, Pernem, North Goa
- Distance to Calangute: ~50 km (50 min drive)
- Distance to Panjim: ~60 km (70 min drive)
- Distance to Arambol: ~35 km (45 min drive)
- Terminals: Single integrated terminal (Phase 1)
- Capacity: 4.4 million passengers annually (expandable to 30 million)
- Runway: 3,730 meters — capable of handling wide-body aircraft
Airlines Operating at GOX
IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet, Akasa Air, and international carriers including Qatar Airways, flydubai, and Air Arabia operate from GOX. Destinations include Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Dubai, Doha, and more.
Why GOX Matters for Car Rental
GOX is the closest airport to North Goa's popular beaches — Arambol, Morjim, Mandrem, Ashwem, Vagator, Anjuna, Baga, Calangute, and Candolim. Self drive car rental at GOX eliminates expensive taxi rides and gives you immediate freedom to explore Goa.