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  "@type": "Airport",
  "address": {
    "@type": "PostalAddress",
    "addressCountry": "Ecuador",
    "addressLocality": "Bah\u00eda de Car\u00e1quez"
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  "airlines": [
    "General aviation"
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      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "45 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"
    },
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      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Interline Connection Time",
      "value": "0 minutes"
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  "city": "Bah\u00eda de Car\u00e1quez",
  "code": "BHA",
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  "connection_tips": "Los Perales Airport (BHA) functions primarily as a general aviation facility without scheduled commercial service, requiring travelers to utilize Manta's Eloy Alfaro International Airport located 80 kilometers south (1. 5 hours by road) for all commercial airline connections to Ecuador's national and international aviation networks. The 2010 inauguration of Los Caras Bridge over the Chone River estuary revolutionized regional connectivity by directly linking Bah\u00eda de Car\u00e1quez with San Vicente, completing Ecuador's strategic Spondylus Route tourist corridor and eliminating previous ferry dependencies. Road transport from Manta Airport involves either direct bus service via Cooperativa de Transporte Tur\u00edstico Manab\u00ed (hourly departures, 2-hour journey, $3 fare) or taxi/rental car options following Highway E15 coastal route through Rocafuerte and Tosagua. Ground transportation infrastructure at Los Perales Airport reflects its diminished commercial role following the cessation of scheduled passenger service, with no established taxi stands, rental car facilities, or public transit connections operating from the airfield itself.\n\nLocal transport options in Bah\u00eda de Car\u00e1quez include traditional yellow taxis charging approximately $5-10 for city center destinations, ubiquitous mototaxis (motorcycle taxis) costing $1-2 for short trips but unsuitable for luggage transport, and informal shared pickup trucks (camionetas) serving rural routes. The Los Caras Bridge's 1,980-meter span includes dedicated bicycle lanes and pedestrian walkways with three scenic rest balconies, making non-motorized crossing viable for lightweight travelers exploring the 10-kilometer San Vicente connection. Private aviation arrivals must coordinate ground transport through local fixers or hotel concierges, as the airport's remote location from Bah\u00eda's urban core and absence of communication facilities make spontaneous transport arrangements virtually impossible. Ecuador's coastal Manab\u00ed Province infrastructure positions Los Perales Airport as a remnant of pre-bridge transportation networks, when air service provided essential connectivity before Los Caras Bridge transformed regional dynamics along the Spondylus Route. The airport's strategic value now centers on emergency medical evacuations, disaster response capabilities following Ecuador's frequent seismic events, and supporting government operations in this ecologically sensitive coastal zone where the Chone River estuary meets the Pacific Ocean.\n\nCharter operations occasionally utilize the 1,500-meter paved runway for eco-tourism access to nearby Machalilla National Park and Isla Coraz\u00f3n wildlife refuge, though most commercial tourism flows through Manta's superior facilities. The airfield's proximity to shrimp farming operations and agricultural zones maintains its relevance for cargo and business aviation supporting Ecuador's coastal export economy. Weather patterns influenced by the Humboldt Current create relatively stable flying conditions year-round, though morning coastal fog can delay operations until mid-morning clearance. Emergency contingency planning should account for the region's vulnerability to El Ni\u00f1o events that periodically cause severe flooding and infrastructure damage, making alternative routing through Guayaquil or Quito necessary during extreme weather events that can isolate Manab\u00ed's coastal communities for extended periods.",
  "country": "Ecuador",
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  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Los Perales is useful locally, but Manta remains the practical commercial gateway for the region.",
    "Bridge and river crossings shape the last mile here more than the airport process itself.",
    "Mototaxis are common locally, but pre-arranged pickup is easier if you arrive with luggage.",
    "Carry small cash for local transport because the airport itself offers almost no services.",
    "This is a coastal access field, so keep expectations aligned with a local airstrip, not a hub."
  ],
  "global_map_link": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=Los+Perales+Airport",
  "google_maps_reviews": {
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    "recent_reviews": [],
    "total_reviews": 0
  },
  "hotel_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=USD",
  "iataCode": "BHA",
  "icao": "SESV",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "May 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-30",
  "latitude": -0.608111,
  "layover_planner_info": "Minimal amenities; plan short layovers.",
  "longitude": -80.402702,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 45,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 90,
  "mct_interline": 110,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 90,
  "mct_international_to_international": 120,
  "missed_connection_help": "Contact local operator or ground staff for assistance; alternatives are limited.",
  "name": "Los Perales Airport",
  "region": "South America",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "UIO",
      "name": "Mariscal Sucre International"
    },
    {
      "code": "ESM",
      "name": "Colonel Carlos Concha Torres Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Los Perales Airport serves the Bah\u00eda de Car\u00e1quez and San Vicente area on Ecuador's central coast. Although it no longer functions as a normal scheduled-passenger airport, it still matters as a local airfield for general aviation, state activity, and emergency access. Its location near the estuary and the Los Caras bridge gives it a practical role in a coastal zone where local geography shapes transport choices.\n\nThe infrastructure is basic and should be understood in that context. This is not a modern commercial terminal but a small local airfield with limited passenger-facing services. Travelers relying on the area usually organize the airport piece as part of a broader regional plan rather than treating it like an independent transport hub.\n\nFor most visitors, the airfield's real relevance is historical or logistical, since many standard commercial itineraries now flow through Manta instead. Even so, Los Perales remains a useful local aviation point in a part of Ecuador where short-distance coastal movement can still be operationally important.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Perales_Airport"
}