Dabolim Airport – GOI
Dabolim Airport, also known as Goa Airport, is an international located in Dabolim, India. It serves the area of Goa and its neighboring regions. Working under the IATA Code GOI and the ICAO code VOGO, the airport is a Civil Enclave. The Government of Goa and the Indian Navy own it jointly and is being operated by the Airports Authority of India. GOI sits at an elevation of 184 feet above mean sea level. There is one runway, 11,253 feet long. From April 2017 to March 2018, it handled more than 7.6 million passengers and 50,567 aircraft movement. Dabolim Airport is also an important cargo hub and handled 4,372 metric tonnes of freight in 2018.
Best Time to Visit
The airport was opened in 1955 and is spread over 1,700 acres of land. The commercial side dominates most of the airport’s landscape. The Navy’s premises straddle the runway. The terminal handles both domestic and international passengers. Some of the busiest airlines that serve Dabolim Airport include IndiGo, GoAir, and SpiceJet. It is also served by Air India, the country’s flag carrier. Top destinations include Ahmedabad, Amritsar, and Bengaluru. They also cater to international destinations including Doha and Tel Aviv. Cities, towns, suburbs, and villages found near the airport include Bardez, Belgaum, and Hubli.
What to Do & Area Attractions
There are more than 100 hotels located near the airport and in the area that its serves. Two of the best-reviewed ones include Coconut Creek and Bogmallo Beach Resort. Both are 4-star hotels located less than a mile from the GOI Airport and offer a peaceful ambiance for a relaxing vacation.
