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    "addressCountry": "Central African Republic",
    "addressLocality": "Bakouma"
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      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "45 minutes"
    },
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      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    },
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      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
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      "value": "120 minutes"
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  "connection_tips": "Connecting at Bakouma Airport (BMF) is an exercise in complex humanitarian and industrial logistics rather than a traditional passenger transit experience. As a remote unpaved airstrip in the Mbomou prefecture of the Central African Republic, BMF primarily serves as a vital node for the United Nations Humanitarian Air Service (UNHAS) and specialized mining charters associated with the Bakouma uranium deposits. There are no scheduled commercial flights; any 'connection' here involves transitioning from a rugged bush plane, such as a Cessna Caravan, to a pre-arranged ground mission. All transfers must be coordinated with extreme precision through your sponsoring organization's logistics and security departments.\n\nThe 'terminal' facility is exceptionally minimalist, consisting of basic sheltered structures with no on-site staff, retail shops, or cafes. A critical logistical tip: UNHAS flights often operate on flexible schedules based on regional security and funding, so it is essential to remain in constant contact with your flight coordinator. Because the 1,200-meter grass runway lacks lighting, all operations are strictly limited to daylight hours and are highly sensitive to the rainy season (April to September), which can render the strip unusable for days.\n\nGround transportation is one of the most challenging aspects of a connection at BMF. Overland travel is highly discouraged due to the presence of various armed groups in the region; standard protocol requires pre-coordinated secure transport, often involving armored vehicles or armed escorts. If you are not part of an NGO or mining mission, reaching the town center just 2km away is typically done via local moto-taxi, but this should only be done under the guidance of local counterparts.",
  "country": "Central African Republic",
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  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Travel to Bakouma requires security coordination at this airport.",
    "Liaise with aid groups for armored transport and daylight arrivals.",
    "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."
  ],
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  "iataCode": "BMF",
  "icao": "FEGM",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-30",
  "latitude": 5.6939997673,
  "layover_planner_info": "Limited amenities; prepare necessities in advance.",
  "longitude": 22.8010005951,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 45,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 90,
  "mct_interline": 60,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 90,
  "mct_international_to_international": 120,
  "missed_connection_help": "Contact airline desks for rebooking assistance.",
  "name": "Bakouma Airport",
  "region": "Africa",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "BGU",
      "name": "Bangassou Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "BIV",
      "name": "Bria Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Bakouma Airport (BMF/FEGM) is a remote regional airstrip located approximately 2 kilometers east of Bakouma village in the Mbomou prefecture of the eastern Central African Republic. Positioned at coordinates 5\u00b041.00'N, 22\u00b048.00'E and situated at an elevation of 550 meters above sea level, the facility serves as a critical aviation gateway to this isolated mining region known for its significant uranium deposits. The airport provides essential aerial access for government missions, humanitarian operations, and mining industry personnel in an area where road infrastructure is virtually non-existent and becomes completely impassable during the extended rainy seasons.\n\nThe airport features a single unpaved runway designated 08/26, oriented in an east-west direction to accommodate the prevailing wind patterns of the region. The runway surface consists of compacted earth and gravel, characteristic of remote Central African airstrips, and requires aircraft specifically designed for short takeoff and landing (STOL) operations on natural surfaces. Due to the complete absence of runway lighting, instrument landing systems, or navigational aids, all flight operations are conducted strictly under Visual Flight Rules (VFR) during daylight hours. The operational limitations are further compounded by the tropical climate, with heavy rains from April through October frequently rendering the runway too soft for safe aircraft operations.\n\nTerminal facilities at Bakouma Airport are exceptionally basic, consisting of a simple shelter structure that provides minimal weather protection for passengers and cargo during the brief ground stops typical of regional charter operations. There is no permanent aviation fuel storage, control tower, or ground handling equipment, making it essential for all aircraft to be self-sufficient for their operations. The facility is primarily utilized by the United Nations Humanitarian Air Service (UNHAS), Mission Aviation Fellowship, and occasional mining industry charters operating small turboprop aircraft such as Cessna Caravans or similar STOL-capable machines.\n\nAccess to the airstrip from Bakouma village requires traversing approximately 2 kilometers along the RR18 road, though this designation is somewhat optimistic given the challenging condition of local transport infrastructure. The airport serves not only the immediate Bakouma community but also functions as a regional hub for humanitarian and administrative access to the broader Mbomou prefecture, where security concerns and infrastructure limitations make overland travel extremely hazardous and often impossible during certain seasons.",
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