There is some confusion surrounding the Indian Navy's operations at Dabolim. A careful analysis of the Navy's present operations and its stated plans show that the Navy plans to vacate most of Dabolim airport within a decade at most. What may be left are the IL-38 maritime reconnaissance aircraft.
Friday, May 31, 2013
AAI information
I recently had a chance to interact with AAI about Dabolim and Mopa. Orally, it was confirmed that the Navy is participating in the Belgaum expansion, and AAI is considering a Civil Enclave at the Karwar Naval Base. AAI also felt that a new airport is needed for Goa. However, a two runway configuration was "futuristic".
I also sent some questions. The responses are below. The traffic forecasts (I have added the actuals) can be viewed here. It is worth noting that the 2045-46 forecast shows Goa's traffic above the current traffic at Delhi, India's busiest airport. The forecast works out to around 1,00,000 passengers a day (compared to Goa's population of 15,00,000)! The serious reader would find IMG document useful.
I also sent some questions. The responses are below. The traffic forecasts (I have added the actuals) can be viewed here. It is worth noting that the 2045-46 forecast shows Goa's traffic above the current traffic at Delhi, India's busiest airport. The forecast works out to around 1,00,000 passengers a day (compared to Goa's population of 15,00,000)! The serious reader would find IMG document useful.
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