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  "@type": "Airport",
  "address": {
    "@type": "PostalAddress",
    "addressCountry": "Burkina Faso",
    "addressLocality": "Arly"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "No scheduled commercial airlines"
  ],
  "amenityFeature": [
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      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "60 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to International Connection Time",
      "value": "120 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Interline Connection Time",
      "value": "120 minutes"
    }
  ],
  "city": "Arly",
  "code": "ARL",
  "connection_tips": "Arly Airport is a highly specialized access point for the W-Arly-Pendjari landscape, so the connection is really an expedition transfer rather than a normal airport-to-city journey. The field is unpaved, lightly used, and tightly linked to conservation, safari, and security planning, which means that anyone arriving here should already have a clear movement plan and proper clearance for the area.\n\nThe ground leg from the runway is normally a 4WD transfer with park or lodge staff, and there are no public taxis or shuttle ranks waiting to improvise the next step. Because the area carries serious security risk, the most important part of the connection is keeping the charter operator, lodge, and local authorities aligned before the flight even departs.\n\nFor practical travel, the airport should be treated as a controlled point of entry into a very remote region rather than as a place to build flexibility. Cash, extra time, and a willingness to accept weather or security delays are essential, and it is the kind of airport where the flight itself is only one link in a much larger field-to-lodge-to-park chain. That is why the safest connection plan is the one that is already agreed with the lodge before takeoff.",
  "country": "Burkina Faso",
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  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Visit during the dry season (November-April) when roads to Arly National Park are accessible and.",
    "Check current security advisories before traveling.",
    "Arrange ground transportation in advance as public transport to the park is limited.",
    "Bring all necessary supplies including camping gear, as the park offers minimal developed.",
    "Hire a local guide both for safety and enhanced wildlife spotting.",
    "Plan for basic customs and immigration procedures at this small regional facility.",
    "Time visits for early morning or late afternoon game drives when animals congregate at Tounga."
  ],
  "global_map_link": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=Arly%20Airport%20Arly",
  "google_maps_reviews": {
    "rating": 0.0,
    "recent_reviews": [],
    "total_reviews": 0
  },
  "hotel_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=USD",
  "iataCode": "ARL",
  "icao": "DFER",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-30",
  "latitude": 11.59732389,
  "layover_planner_info": "No facilities available - arrivals must be completely self-sufficient. Nearest amenities are in park ranger stations requiring 4WD transport.",
  "longitude": 1.48142083,
  "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 park management or your safari operator immediately, as commercial alternatives are extremely limited in this remote conservation area.",
  "name": "Arly Airport",
  "region": "Africa",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "BOY",
      "name": "Bobo Dioulasso Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "XKA",
      "name": "Kantchari Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "XPA",
      "name": "Pama Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Arly Airport (ARL) is a remote and specialized aviation facility located within the Arly National Park in the Tapoa Province of southeastern Burkina Faso. Situated at the center of the W-Arly-Pendjari (WAP) Complex\u2013a massive transboundary Natural UNESCO World Heritage site\u2013the airfield serves as a vital aerial gateway to one of West Africa's most important and biodiverse ecosystems. Its presence is essential for the management and accessibility of this isolated frontier region.\n\nThe airport plays a critical role in regional conservation efforts, serving as a primary staging point for park rangers, researchers, and international conservationists. Arly National Park is a key sanctuary for the largest remaining population of the critically endangered West African lion and supports a significant portion of the region's elephant herds. The airfield facilitates the rapid movement of anti-poaching units and the delivery of essential supplies to remote park outposts, supporting the complex logistical needs of the WAP ecosystem.\n\nInfrastructure at the airfield is minimalist and rugged, featuring a single unpaved runway (4/22) constructed from laterite and packed earth. As a remote bush strip, it is designed to accommodate light aircraft and specialized Short Take-Off and Landing (STOL) vessels. There is no formal passenger terminal building, control tower, or permanent staff on-site. Pilots operating at Arly must strictly follow visual flight rules (VFR) and frequently coordinate with ground teams to ensure the runway is clear of large wildlife before attempting a landing.\n\nThe surrounding environment is a dynamic landscape of wooded savannah, shrublands, and gallery forests characteristic of the Volta River basin. Travelers arriving at Arly must be entirely self-sufficient, as the site provides no amenities such as running water, electricity, or permanent shelter. Access to the airfield is strictly controlled and typically arranged through specialized conservation agencies or high-end safari operators, reflecting both the park's protected status and the unique security considerations inherent to the broader Sahel region.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arly_Airport"
}