Mopa, Goa
Manohar International Airport (GOX) — Airport Security Guide
Last updated: 8 Jul 2026Reviewed by Ms. Rubab Nizami, Lead AVSEC Faculty
In short
Manohar International Airport (GOX / VOGA) serves Mopa, Goa, at 552 ft above sea level. It has 1 runway (longest 3,500 m, asphalt), and is operated by GMR Goa International Airport Ltd. Passenger and baggage screening follows BCAS security rules.
- State
- Goa
- IATA / ICAO
- GOX / VOGA
- Elevation
- 552 ft
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 3,500 m (asphalt)
- Operator
- GMR Goa International Airport Ltd
- Coordinates
- 15.74°N, 73.86°E
Where is Manohar International Airport?
Manohar International Airport serves Mopa in Goa and sits 552 feet above sea level, at 15.74°N, 73.86°E. It is operated by GMR Goa International Airport Ltd. Its codes are GOX (IATA) and VOGA (ICAO).
Runways at GOX
Manohar International Airport has 1 runway, the longest measuring 3,500 m with an asphalt surface. It operates under BCAS security oversight, the framework that governs civil aviation security across India.
Security screening at GOX
Every passenger at GOX clears pre-embarkation security screening, and 100% of hold baggage is screened before loading, as required by BCAS. At India's major airports this is carried out by the CISF. Prohibited-item and dangerous-goods rules follow the national BCAS and DGCA lists.
Is DigiYatra available at GOX?
DigiYatra — the voluntary facial-recognition entry and boarding system — is being rolled out in phases across major Indian airports, so availability changes over time. Check the official DigiYatra app for the current status at Manohar International Airport. You can always travel with a boarding pass and photo ID instead.