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  "@type": "Airport",
  "address": {
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    "addressCountry": "Colombia",
    "addressLocality": "Acand\u00ed"
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  "airlines": [
    "SATENA"
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      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "60 minutes"
    },
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      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    },
    {
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      "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time",
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    },
    {
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      "name": "International to International Connection Time",
      "value": "120 minutes"
    },
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      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Interline Connection Time",
      "value": "120 minutes"
    }
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  "city": "Acand\u00ed",
  "code": "ACD",
  "connection_tips": "Connecting through Alcides Fern\u00e1ndez Airport involves navigating Colombia's most isolated Caribbean coastal gateway serving Acand\u00ed in northern Choc\u00f3 Department at the Panama border, where SATENA's exclusive service operates the only scheduled commercial route providing a 197-mile connection to Medell\u00edn's Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport in 1 hour 14 minutes with service launching March 2026. The airport's strategic importance stems from its role as the sole aerial link for this roadless region, where no highways connect to Colombia's road network or the Pan-American Highway, making aviation and maritime transport the only viable access methods for residents and visitors reaching this remote biodiversity hotspot.\n\nDomestic connections through Medell\u00edn enable onward travel throughout Colombia via SATENA's national network serving remote communities, while connections to Avianca, LATAM, and Viva Air at Olaya Herrera Airport provide access to major Colombian cities including Bogot\u00e1, Cartagena, Cali, and Barranquilla. The airport's primary function extends beyond Acand\u00ed itself, serving as the gateway for tourists reaching Capurgan\u00e1 and Sapzurro beach destinations via 25-minute boat transfers covering the coastline journey for 170,000-230,000 COP, significantly more peaceful than the alternative 1.5-hour boat crossing from Turbo across the choppy Gulf of Urab\u00e1.\n\nGround transportation from the airport located 3 kilometers from downtown Acand\u00ed includes taxis readily available for the 5-10 minute journey costing approximately 120,000 COP, though fares require negotiation as meters are not used and prices fluctuate with demand. The town's complete isolation without road connections limits rental car utility to local exploration within Acand\u00ed's confined footprint, while boat services from the town dock provide essential connectivity to Capurgan\u00e1, Sapzurro, and Panama's San Blas islands. Weather considerations during Choc\u00f3's intense rainy season affect both flight operations and sea conditions for boat transfers, requiring flexible scheduling particularly during October-November when precipitation peaks, while the renovated 1,189-meter runway accommodates regional aircraft despite challenging tropical weather patterns typical of Colombia's wettest department supporting ecotourism and indigenous communities along this pristine Caribbean coastline.",
  "country": "Colombia",
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  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Book your boat transfer to Capurgan\u00e1 in advance during high season.",
    "Taxis are readily available for the quick 10-minute drive to the center.",
    "Carry Colombian Pesos in cash as card acceptance is limited in Acand\u00ed.",
    "Allow extra time for boat transfers as they depend on sea conditions.",
    "The airport is small; arriving 60 minutes before departure is usually sufficient.",
    "Check the weather locally as flights are often delayed by tropical rain."
  ],
  "global_map_link": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=Alcides%20Fern%C3%A1ndez%20Airport%20Acand%C3%AD",
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  "iataCode": "ACD",
  "icao": "SKAD",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-29",
  "latitude": 8.516,
  "layover_planner_info": "Minimal facilities at the terminal.",
  "longitude": -77.3,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 60,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 90,
  "mct_interline": 120,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 90,
  "mct_international_to_international": 120,
  "missed_connection_help": "Contact the operating carrier on site.",
  "name": "Alcides Fern\u00e1ndez Airport",
  "region": "South America",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "EOH",
      "name": "Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "AFI",
      "name": "Amalfi Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "CPB",
      "name": "Capurgan\u00e1 Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Alcides Fern\u00e1ndez Airport (ACD) is a small commercial airport situated in Acand\u00ed, Choc\u00f3 Department, Colombia. It serves as a crucial aerial link for this remote community, connecting it to the rest of Colombia and, historically, to neighboring Panama. The airport underwent renovations in the early 2000s, which included enlarging its single asphalt runway (17/35) to 1,189 meters (3,901 feet) and improving its terminal facilities.\n\nThe terminal building is compact and functional, designed to handle the modest passenger traffic of a regional airport. Due to its small size, it does not feature extensive internal amenities. Passengers can expect basic services such as check-in counters and a waiting area. The airport's layout is straightforward, ensuring easy navigation for travelers.\n\nAmenities at Alcides Fern\u00e1ndez Airport are limited. While detailed information about extensive internal terminal amenities is not readily available, travelers should anticipate a focus on essential services. There are no extensive retail shops, dedicated dining facilities beyond perhaps a small snack counter, or luxury lounges. Security procedures are in place, but given the airport's scale, wait times are typically minimal, ensuring a straightforward and efficient process for domestic flights.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alcides_Fern%C3%A1ndez_Airport"
}