Dabolim Airport, International airport in Dabolim, India.
Dabolim Airport is an airport in Dabolim, India, with separate buildings for domestic and international flights. The terminals have jet bridges that connect waiting areas directly to the aircraft.
Portuguese colonial authorities opened the airfield in 1955 as part of their infrastructure plans for Goa. During the liberation of Goa in 1961, the Indian Air Force bombed the runway and damaged parts of the facility.
The name Dabolim comes from Konkani and refers to the village where the facility sits. Travelers often see naval aircraft parked alongside commercial planes, as both operations share the same runway and apron space.
The terminal sits about 30 kilometers south of Panaji and connects via the main road to Vasco da Gama. Passengers should allow extra time for security checks, as the facility includes both civilian and military zones.
Air traffic control remains fully under navy command, even though most flights are civilian. Every landing and takeoff generates revenue for the navy, as commercial use of military airspace requires payment.
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