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    "addressCountry": "Colombia",
    "addressLocality": "Carepa"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "Avianca"
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      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "60 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    },
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      "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to International Connection Time",
      "value": "120 minutes"
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      "name": "Interline Connection Time",
      "value": "120 minutes"
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  "city": "Carepa",
  "code": "APO",
  "connection_tips": "Antonio Rold\u00e1n Betancur Airport is the Urab\u00e1 region's key air gateway, so the connection is usually a domestic one from Medell\u00edn or Bogot\u00e1 followed by a short road transfer into Apartad\u00f3 or Carepa. The airport's compact terminal and quick curb-to-gate movement make it efficient, but its real value is that it shortens access to the banana-growing corridor that sits well away from Colombia's main commercial centers.\n\nGround transport is easy to understand once you land. Taxis can take you into Apartad\u00f3 in a short run, while buses and private vehicles handle longer intercity links toward Medell\u00edn, which is still several hours away by road. Because the region is industrial and agricultural, business travelers should pre-arrange pickup if they need to reach plantations, packing facilities, or company offices outside the immediate town.\n\nThe humid lowland climate can bring sudden rain, so the airport is best used with a flexible plan and a clear understanding that air travel is the preferred way in. Cash in Colombian pesos is useful for taxis and smaller expenses, but card acceptance is improving in town. In practice APO works as a fast, region-specific arrival point that keeps the overland leg short and the logistics manageable. That is why pre-booked transport and a clear regional itinerary are the practical keys to a smooth APO arrival.",
  "country": "Colombia",
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  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Carry umbrella - tropical downpours common 2-5pm daily.",
    "Taxis to Apartad\u00f3 15min/12km - negotiate fare before departure.",
    "Cash COP essential - rural Urab\u00e1 has minimal card acceptance.",
    "Arrive 90min early - single security checkpoint causes delays.",
    "Banana plantation visits require pre-arranged company transport."
  ],
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    "recent_reviews": [],
    "total_reviews": 0
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  "iataCode": "APO",
  "icao": "SKLC",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-30",
  "latitude": 7.8125,
  "layover_planner_info": "Limited amenities. Check local area for accommodation and services during extended layovers.",
  "longitude": -76.71666667,
  "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": "Antonio Rold\u00e1n Betancur Airport",
  "region": "South America",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "ACD",
      "name": "Alcides Fern\u00e1ndez Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "IGO",
      "name": "Jaime Ortiz Betancourt Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "UNC",
      "name": "Ungu\u00eda Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Antonio Rold\u00e1n Betancur Airport (APO) is the primary aviation hub serving the Urab\u00e1 region of Colombia. Located in the municipality of Carepa, the airport is the main gateway for the nearby city of Apartad\u00f3 and the surrounding agricultural heartland. Named after a former governor of the Antioquia department, the facility provides a critical link for both business travelers and residents, bypassing the complex overland routes to the department's capital, Medell\u00edn.\n\nThe airport's history is deeply intertwined with the region's economic development, having been inaugurated in 1974 to support the booming banana industry. Urab\u00e1 is known as Colombia's 'Banana Axis,' and the airfield remains an essential piece of infrastructure for transporting personnel, equipment, and perishable goods. The approach to the runway offers travelers a distinctive and impressive view of the vast, emerald-green plantations that define the local landscape and economy.\n\nSince the early 2000s, the airport has been managed by the private operator Airplan S.A., which has overseen a series of significant modernizations. A major upgrade in 2012 enhanced the terminal's capacity and comfort, introducing advanced air conditioning systems, modern baggage conveyor belts, and digital flight information displays. The single, compact terminal is designed for efficient passenger flow, ensuring that check-in and security processes are generally quick and uncomplicated.\n\nAmenities within the terminal are tailored to the needs of regional travelers and include essential services such as small caf\u00e9s, kiosks for refreshments, and local souvenir shops. The facility also provides comfortable waiting lounges, an ATM, and complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the building. Its integrated layout means that walking times are minimal, making it a highly functional and user-friendly stop for anyone visiting the northern coast of Antioquia.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antonio_Rold%C3%A1n_Betancur_Airport"
}