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  "@type": "Airport",
  "address": {
    "@type": "PostalAddress",
    "addressCountry": "Colombia",
    "addressLocality": "Acaricuara"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "SATENA",
    "Charter operators"
  ],
  "amenityFeature": [
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "45 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
      "value": "75 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "75 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to International Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Interline Connection Time",
      "value": "120 minutes"
    }
  ],
  "city": "Acaricuara",
  "code": "ARF",
  "connection_tips": "Connecting through Acaricuara Airport (ARF) is a specialized process that requires meticulous preparation and a significant degree of flexibility, as the facility operates as a remote jungle airstrip in the Vaup\u00e9s Department. Since there are no regularly scheduled commercial airline services, 'connecting' at ARF typically involves transitioning from a pioneer or chartered flight\u2014often originating from the regional capital, Mit\u00fa (SKMU)\u2014to localized river or ground transportation. It is absolutely vital to coordinate all aspects of your journey, including flight manifests and cargo limits, directly with specialized operators like SATENA or private charter companies well in advance.\n\nUpon landing on the unpaved grass or earth runway, onward travel is informal and must be pre-arranged. There are no on-demand taxi ranks or public shuttle services at the airstrip; instead, visitors are usually met by community-provided transport or coordinate motorized canoe (banana boat) transfers for travel along the complex Vaup\u00e9s and Apaporis river systems. Because approximately 70% of the department is designated as indigenous reserve, it is essential to obtain formal permission from local indigenous leaders before your arrival.\n\nTravelers should be prepared for substantial schedule fluidity; it is highly recommended to build a buffer of at least 48 to 72 hours into your itinerary in Mit\u00fa, as jungle flights in the Colombian Amazon are frequently delayed or cancelled due to torrential rain and low ceiling heights.  Please ensure that all your onward travel arrangements, including ground transport to your final destination, are confirmed well in advance. Our research indicates that regional transit in this area is highly weather-dependent and requires travelers to remain flexible with their schedules. Always confirm your flight status 24 hours prior to departure, carry your essential medications and critical documents in your hand baggage, and maintain open lines of communication with your local hosts or transport providers. By treating this airport segment as the foundation of your regional travel plan rather than the conclusion of your flight, you will find that it is a highly reliable gateway, provided you account for the unique pace of local transport and the seasonal variability of the local environment, which can often be unpredictable due to sudden meteorological shifts or technical logistics.\n\nPassengers must arrive fully self-sufficient, as the airfield provides only minimal community-maintained shelter and lacks any retail, dining, or financial services. Ensure you have sufficient Colombian Pesos (COP) in cash before leaving Mit\u00fa, as there are no banking facilities or ATMs in the Acaricuara area.",
  "country": "Colombia",
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  "flight_search_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=COP",
  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Gateway to Vaup\u00e9s Department where the Tucanos indigenous family comprises over twenty ethnic.",
    "Coordinate with local authorities at this airport.",
    "Check your flight status before leaving for the airport.",
    "Allow extra time during peak travel periods at this airport.",
    "Keep important documents easily accessible at this airport."
  ],
  "global_map_link": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=Acaricuara+Airport+Colombia",
  "google_maps_reviews": {
    "rating": 0.0,
    "recent_reviews": [],
    "total_reviews": 0
  },
  "hotel_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=COP",
  "iataCode": "ARF",
  "icao": "XARF",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-29",
  "latitude": 1.8333,
  "layover_planner_info": "Basic Amazon facilities.",
  "longitude": -67.5833,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 45,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 75,
  "mct_interline": 120,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 75,
  "mct_international_to_international": 90,
  "missed_connection_help": "Limited alternatives. Consider Bogot\u00e1 for connections.",
  "name": "Acaricuara Airport",
  "region": "South America",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "BOG",
      "name": "El Dorado International Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "NAD",
      "name": "Macanal Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Acaricuara Airport (ARF) is a remote jungle airstrip located in the Vaup\u00e9s Department of Colombia, serving the indigenous community of Acaricuara in the deep Amazon basin. The airport acts as a critical connection point for this isolated region, where river travel is the only other viable mode of transport. The infrastructure is minimal, featuring a short, unpaved runway (typically grass or compacted earth) suitable only for Short Take-Off and Landing (STOL) aircraft. There is no modern terminal building; passenger processing often takes place in a simple wooden shelter or community structure near the landing zone.\n\nOperational procedures at Acaricuara are informal and dictated by the unique conditions of the Amazon rainforest. Flights are infrequent and often operated by state-owned airline SATENA (providing essential civic services) or private charters. There are no electronic security scanners, baggage belts, or printed boarding passes. Passengers typically verify their booking directly with the flight crew or local community leaders upon the aircraft's arrival. Flights are strictly visual (VFR) and are frequently delayed or cancelled due to heavy rain, low clouds, or muddy runway conditions.\n\nAmenities are non-existent at the airstrip. There are no restrooms, food vendors, or medical facilities on-site. Visitors traveling to Acaricuara are usually part of specific government, medical, or anthropological missions and must be entirely self-sufficient, carrying their own food, water, and supplies. Access to the area often requires prior permission from indigenous authorities, and the airport serves as the primary logistical hub for the community's connection to the regional capital, Mit\u00fa.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://skyvector.com/airport/XARF"
}