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    "addressCountry": "French Polynesia",
    "addressLocality": "Ahe Atoll"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "Air Tahiti"
  ],
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      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "60 minutes"
    },
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      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    },
    {
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      "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
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      "name": "International to International Connection Time",
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  "city": "Ahe Atoll",
  "code": "AHE",
  "connection_tips": "Ahe Airport is not just an airstrip arrival; it is the first step in a lagoon transfer. Travel guidance for Ahe guesthouses and lodges consistently notes that arrivals are met by boat, with transfers from the airport motu to accommodation across the lagoon. That means your real connection at AHE is almost never another aircraft. It is the handoff from the inbound Air Tahiti flight to a prearranged boat run, and that handoff needs to be organized before you leave Tahiti.\n\nBecause Ahe is deep in the Tuamotus, the most important upstream connection is Papeete. Travelers heading to or from an international flight should treat Tahiti-Faa'a as the stable hub and give themselves more room than they would on a normal domestic connection. A delay in the Tuamotus can have a much bigger impact than a delay between two major airports, because there are fewer flights, fewer accommodation fallbacks near the small airstrip, and no practical walk-up transfer market waiting at the airport.\n\nOnce you land, do not expect taxis, rental cars, or a big terminal operation. The airport is small, and the onward move depends on your pension, host, or local operator being there with the boat. Keep your accommodation informed of your flight details before departure, carry essentials in your hand luggage, and confirm the boat pickup one last time before leaving Tahiti. At AHE, the key to a smooth connection is not finding your gate; it is making sure the lagoon crossing is already solved.",
  "country": "French Polynesia",
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  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Coordinate your boat transfer with your pension at least 48 hours before arrival.",
    "Ahe is a center for sustainable pearl farming at this airport.",
    "Bring all essential medications and personal supplies with you from Papeete, as the local kiosk at.",
    "If you are a diver or snorkeler, keep your gear in your carry-on.",
    "Mobile coverage inconsistent on remote Tuamotu atoll - plan accordingly.",
    "Scenic approach over turquoise lagoon and pearl farms - stunning views."
  ],
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  "iataCode": "AHE",
  "icao": "NTHE",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-29",
  "latitude": -14.42805556,
  "layover_planner_info": "Limited amenities. Check local area for accommodation and services during extended layovers.",
  "longitude": -146.25694444,
  "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 airline representatives. Limited rebooking options may be available.",
  "name": "Ahe Airport",
  "region": "Oceania",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "AAA",
      "name": "Anaa Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "XMH",
      "name": "Manihi Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Ahe Airport (AHE) is a remote and picturesque regional airfield located on the Ahe Atoll, part of the King George Islands in the Tuamotu Archipelago of French Polynesia. Situated on a dedicated \"motu\" or coral islet, the airport serves as the primary gateway for the atoll\u2019s flourishing black pearl industry and its growing eco-tourism sector. Inter-island flights operated by Air Tahiti connect Ahe with Papeete, the capital of French Polynesia, providing a vital 75-minute aerial link that bypasses the long and often unpredictable sea voyages across the Pacific.\n\nThe terminal building at Ahe is a simple, open-air structure that embodies the relaxed and practical nature of Polynesian island life. It features an intuitive, single-room layout where check-in and arrivals are handled in close proximity. While the facility lacks modern commercial luxuries like air-conditioning or extensive retail shops, it typically hosts a small local kiosk where passengers can find refreshments and perhaps a few local pearl-themed souvenirs. The airport\u2019s design is strictly functional, with a short grass-bordered runway that allows for rapid deplaning and direct access to the nearby boat jetties.\n\nOperational security and passenger processing at AHE are managed with a local, informal approach characteristic of inter-island domestic flights in French Polynesia. There are no complex security checkpoints or international customs facilities on-site; instead, the focus is on efficient community transport and the safe movement of the atoll\u2019s valuable pearl harvests. For travelers, the terminal is more than just a transit point; it is the threshold to a pristine lagoon environment where the lack of traditional airport bustle ensures that the holiday experience begins the moment the aircraft door opens to the warm Pacific breeze.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ahe_Airport"
}