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    "addressCountry": "Paraguay",
    "addressLocality": "Ayolas"
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  "airlines": [
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    "Private aviation",
    "Yacyret\u00e1 Binational Entity flights"
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      "value": "30 minutes"
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      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
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      "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time",
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      "value": "75 minutes"
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  "city": "Ayolas",
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  "connection_tips": "Juan de Ayolas Airport (AYO) is a specialized regional facility that does not host regularly scheduled commercial airline services. Consequently, 'connecting' at AYO typically involves transitioning between a private charter flight or a corporate mission and local ground transportation. Because the airport serves as a primary link for the Yacyret\u00e1 Hydroelectric Dam, many flights are synchronized with industrial shifts or government schedules. To ensure a smooth transfer, it is critical to coordinate your ground transport\u2014usually a company shuttle or private car\u2014well before your arrival on the field. The airport's minimalist, single-terminal layout means that physical transit is immediate.\n\nThere are no separate terminals or complex corridors; the path from the aircraft to the terminal exit is just a few dozen meters. If you are connecting from a private flight to an onward journey within the Misiones region, be aware that there are no on-demand taxi ranks or ride-sharing services stationed at the airfield. All transport must be pre-arranged. If your itinerary involves a connection to a scheduled commercial flight, you will likely need to travel by road to Silvio Pettirossi International Airport (ASU) in Asunci\u00f3n, a journey that can take five to six hours depending on road conditions. Security and administrative procedures are handled directly by airfield personnel.\n\nTravelers should carry valid identification, such as a passport or Paraguayan C\u00e9dula, and be prepared for manual baggage inspections. There are no international customs or immigration facilities on-site; all international entry must be completed at a major hub like Asunci\u00f3n or Ciudad del Este (AGT) before proceeding to Ayolas. Amenities at the terminal are limited to basic seating and restrooms, so carrying your own food and water is advised. Always maintain direct",
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  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Paran\u00e1 River location serves Yacyret\u00e1 Hydroelectric Dam operations.",
    "Pre-arrange transport - seasonal flooding disrupts road access frequently.",
    "No scheduled airlines - charter/corporate flights coordinate with dam shifts.",
    "ASU Asunci\u00f3n 5-6hr drive for commercial connections via road only.",
    "Basic facilities - pack food/water for remote Misiones Department location."
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  "iataCode": "AYO",
  "icao": "SGAY",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "May 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-29",
  "latitude": -27.37055556,
  "layover_planner_info": "Limited amenities. Check local area for accommodation and services during extended layovers.",
  "longitude": -56.85388889,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 30,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 60,
  "mct_interline": 90,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 60,
  "mct_international_to_international": 75,
  "missed_connection_help": "Contact airline representatives. Limited rebooking options may be available.",
  "name": "Juan de Ayolas Airport",
  "region": "South America",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "ASU",
      "name": "Silvio Pettirossi International Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "PIL",
      "name": "Carlos Miguel Gimenez Airport"
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  "terminal_info": "Juan de Ayolas Airport (AYO) is a regional aviation facility located in the Misiones Department of southern Paraguay, serving the city of Ayolas and the nearby Yacyret\u00e1 Hydroelectric Dam. The airport features a single 6,070-foot paved runway and a compact passenger terminal designed to handle domestic and cross-border general aviation traffic. Its proximity to the Paran\u00e1 River makes it a strategic node for logistical flights associated with the massive hydroelectric project and for regional business travel.\n\nThe terminal building is a minimalist, single-story structure that integrates all administrative and passenger functions. While it is classified as a national airport, its infrastructure is primarily utility-focused, catering to private pilots, corporate charters, and government flights. Inside, travelers find basic waiting areas and essential facilities, though the environment is far more functional than a standard commercial hub. The airport is jointly managed by Paraguayan authorities and representatives from the Yacyret\u00e1 Binational Entity.\n\nOperational services at AYO are tailored for small to mid-sized aircraft. The airfield lacks a full air traffic control tower, so pilots operate under visual flight rules (VFR) and coordinate their movements via a common frequency. While there are no on-site retail shops or restaurants, the terminal provides a professional atmosphere for arriving and departing crews. The airport serves as a critical link for the remote Misiones region, especially when seasonal flooding impacts the local road network.\n\nSecurity and passenger processing follow standard Paraguayan regional protocols. There are no large-scale TSA-style screening lines; instead, all identity verification and baggage checks are managed manually by local airfield staff and security personnel. Most travelers utilizing the airfield are part of pre-coordinated industrial or government missions, ensuring that the processing times are typically very fast. The airport is also a base for the Paraguayan Air Force during regional exercises.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aeropuerto_Nacional_de_Juan_De_Ayolas"
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