Goa International Airport

Indizen · Mar 5th, 2008, 23:55

Goa's International Airport - At last Goa will have it's own. Mopa International Airport, as the new airport will be called, will be built on Mopa Plateau, in the northern most taluka of Goa, Pernem. The construction would take over five years and cost approx 11.5 Billion rupees. The project would be a joint venture with the state, central and private parties as partners. This airport once completed would help to greatly increase the number of direct international flights to Goa. Currently the Indian Navy allows restricted use of Dabolim airport for civilian purposes.
Speaking on upcoming airport projects, Union Civil Aviation Minister Praful Patel has said approvals have already been accorded “in-principle” for the new airports at Navi Mumbai in Maharashtra, Mopa in Goa and Kannur in Kerala.

Also the proposal for a Greenfield airport at Greater Noida in Uttar Pradesh is under consideration, he said.

News report: http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal/..._10024031.html

Martin_d · Mar 12th, 2008, 03:50

I'll believe it when I see it!

the opoponax · Mar 12th, 2008, 04:03

I don't know, this was all over the papers when I was there...

Of course we'll see how long it really takes to be finished and open up, and how many international airlines actually send flights there. Lots of Indian regions and cities have international airports, but that doesn't mean it's really convenient to fly there.

baz · Mar 14th, 2008, 03:07

Have'nt they talked about this since the dawn of time. I'll believe it when I see it.

Mendoza · Mar 28th, 2008, 20:36

Hi All,

Ken's the name and new to the site.

Is the airport in Mopa now going ahead, I had read an article saying it is, just need someone to confirm ??

old man · Mar 28th, 2008, 22:52

Believe it when we see it. The rate the tourist trade is going they will be lucky to have tourists. Kuoni have allegedly pulled out and Jewel in the Crown next season.

shashank.aggarwal · Mar 29th, 2008, 00:18

Lucky to have what tourists ? Westerners...awright...to the mex 20% impact !!

jcbrum · Mar 29th, 2008, 01:50

As someone who actualy lives in Goa,the fallout from a major drop in Uk tourists to the Costal belt will be enormous.The majority of Bars,shacks etc. rely on these tourists,so this high and mighty attitude of some people on this forum, who harp on about it won't matter are deluding themselves.

One example for you,we were down Majorda on New years day lots and lots of Indian tourists on the Beach BUT the shacks etc. were almost deserted as they bring their own drink and food to have their picnic on the beach.I agree there are alot of high spending Indian tourists in Goa, but they stay in the 5 star hotels and DO NOT spend there money localy but stay in the hotels.

Where i live there is one 5 star hotel which is trying to attract only these tourists because they spend all their time there,and the management is actively persuing this policy to the detriment of the local community.These are the facts as i see it on the ground. Goa will change, but unless the authorities address the infrastructure,garbage problems etc i can only see major problems ahead.

jc

shashank.aggarwal · Mar 29th, 2008, 02:01

Now thats contradictory...as someone "who has been in Goa" reposted a couple of days back that 99% percent tourists in Five star and up market hotels were western tourists...

On second thoughts, how is it possible for a person like me coming from Delhi or Mumbai to get food and drinks with me for my entire trip !! I guess you need to be enlightened, please refer to other thread on this in which ground realities were mentioned...

Nick-H · Mar 29th, 2008, 02:18

Quote:

On second thoughts, how is it possible for a person like me coming from Delhi or Mumbai to get food and drinks with me for my entire trip

You mean you don't take one of those enormous, multi-layered, tiffin boxes with you?

jcbrum · Mar 29th, 2008, 02:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by shashank.aggarwal

Now thats contradictory...as someone "who has been in Goa" reposted a couple of days back that 99% percent tourists in Five star and up market hotels were western tourists...

On second thoughts, how is it possible for a person like me coming from Delhi or Mumbai to get food and drinks with me for my entire trip !! I guess you need to be enlightened, please refer to other thread on this in which ground realities were mentioned...

I need to be enlightened do i.Well as i said i actualy live in Goa,run a Business so i think i've got a better idea than most.

John

shashank.aggarwal · Mar 29th, 2008, 02:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by jcbrum

I need to be enlightened do i.Well as i said i actualy live in Goa,run a Business so i think i've got a better idea than most.

John

Are you an Indian ? if not then you definitely sound like one of em British !!

ssharonuk · Mar 29th, 2008, 03:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by shashank.aggarwal

Are you an Indian ? if not then you definitely sound like one of em British !!

bollocks unquote

ssharonuk · Mar 29th, 2008, 03:37

For an airport to be built and running in Goa in 5yrs makes you laugh ,when the river princess is still around and every year since it 2000 the papers are saying its being removed so please dont always belive what you read in goan papers

crvlvr · Mar 29th, 2008, 04:23

Although, its hard to believe, some of these large scale construction projects are are being completed in record time. The Bangalore airport construction started in 2005 and the airport is scheduled to open ina few weeks. The difference, that there are private companies that are doing the construction. And, as long as the govt starys out of their way, they are delivering as promised.

Mar 5th, 2008, 23:55	#1
Indizen Maha Guru Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: MUMBAI Posts: 588	Goa International Airport Goa's International Airport - At last Goa will have it's own. Mopa International Airport, as the new airport will be called, will be built on Mopa Plateau, in the northern most taluka of Goa, Pernem. The construction would take over five years and cost approx 11.5 Billion rupees. The project would be a joint venture with the state, central and private parties as partners. This airport once completed would help to greatly increase the number of direct international flights to Goa. Currently the Indian Navy allows restricted use of Dabolim airport for civilian purposes. Speaking on upcoming airport projects, Union Civil Aviation Minister Praful Patel has said approvals have already been accorded “in-principle” for the new airports at Navi Mumbai in Maharashtra, Mopa in Goa and Kannur in Kerala. Also the proposal for a Greenfield airport at Greater Noida in Uttar Pradesh is under consideration, he said. News report: http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal/..._10024031.html

Mar 28th, 2008, 22:52	#6
old man Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: UK/GOA Posts: 26	Believe it when we see it. The rate the tourist trade is going they will be lucky to have tourists. Kuoni have allegedly pulled out and Jewel in the Crown next season. Last edited by Nick-H : Mar 29th, 2008 at 02:16. Reason: No need to quote preceding post

Mar 29th, 2008, 00:18	#7
shashank.aggarwal Mr. Badboy :D Join Date: May 2007 Location: ~ Dilli ~ Posts: 5,162	Lucky to have what tourists ? Westerners...awright...to the mex 20% impact !! __________________ Travelogue - Around India Random Reviews Last edited by Nick-H : Mar 29th, 2008 at 02:16. Reason: No need to quote preceding post

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the opoponax Maha Guru Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Brooklyn, via New Orleans Posts: 1,054	I don't know, this was all over the papers when I was there... Of course we'll see how long it really takes to be finished and open up, and how many international airlines actually send flights there. Lots of Indian regions and cities have international airports, but that doesn't mean it's really convenient to fly there.

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baz Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ayrshire, Scotland Posts: 111	Have'nt they talked about this since the dawn of time. I'll believe it when I see it.

Mar 28th, 2008, 20:36	#5
Mendoza Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: LONDON UK Posts: 2	Hi All, Ken's the name and new to the site. Is the airport in Mopa now going ahead, I had read an article saying it is, just need someone to confirm ??

Mar 29th, 2008, 01:50	#8
jcbrum Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: goa Posts: 101	As someone who actualy lives in Goa,the fallout from a major drop in Uk tourists to the Costal belt will be enormous.The majority of Bars,shacks etc. rely on these tourists,so this high and mighty attitude of some people on this forum, who harp on about it won't matter are deluding themselves. One example for you,we were down Majorda on New years day lots and lots of Indian tourists on the Beach BUT the shacks etc. were almost deserted as they bring their own drink and food to have their picnic on the beach.I agree there are alot of high spending Indian tourists in Goa, but they stay in the 5 star hotels and DO NOT spend there money localy but stay in the hotels. Where i live there is one 5 star hotel which is trying to attract only these tourists because they spend all their time there,and the management is actively persuing this policy to the detriment of the local community.These are the facts as i see it on the ground. Goa will change, but unless the authorities address the infrastructure,garbage problems etc i can only see major problems ahead. jc

Mar 29th, 2008, 02:01	#9
shashank.aggarwal Mr. Badboy :D Join Date: May 2007 Location: ~ Dilli ~ Posts: 5,162	Now thats contradictory...as someone "who has been in Goa" reposted a couple of days back that 99% percent tourists in Five star and up market hotels were western tourists... On second thoughts, how is it possible for a person like me coming from Delhi or Mumbai to get food and drinks with me for my entire trip !! I guess you need to be enlightened, please refer to other thread on this in which ground realities were mentioned...

Mar 29th, 2008, 03:37	#14
ssharonuk Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: England Posts: 199	For an airport to be built and running in Goa in 5yrs makes you laugh ,when the river princess is still around and every year since it 2000 the papers are saying its being removed so please dont always belive what you read in goan papers

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crvlvr Guru Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Hollywood Posts: 4,413	Although, its hard to believe, some of these large scale construction projects are are being completed in record time. The Bangalore airport construction started in 2005 and the airport is scheduled to open ina few weeks. The difference, that there are private companies that are doing the construction. And, as long as the govt starys out of their way, they are delivering as promised.

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