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  "@type": "Airport",
  "address": {
    "@type": "PostalAddress",
    "addressCountry": "Paraguay",
    "addressLocality": "Concepci\u00f3n"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "SETAM (Military Air Transport)",
    "Paraguayan Air Force",
    "General Aviation",
    "Private Charters"
  ],
  "amenityFeature": [
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      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "45 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
      "value": "60 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "60 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to International Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Interline Connection Time",
      "value": "120 minutes"
    }
  ],
  "city": "Concepci\u00f3n",
  "code": "CIO",
  "comparison_tool_link": "/compare/CIO",
  "connection_tips": "Capit\u00e1n Carmelo Peralta Airport (CIO) should be treated as a limited regional airfield whose practical connection logic revolves around Asunci\u00f3n and the sparse domestic options available through SETAM or similar state-linked operations. The key point for passengers is that this is not a normal online-booking, high-frequency domestic airport. The service pattern is limited enough that the main itinerary must be protected in Asunci\u00f3n, not at Concepci\u00f3n.\n\nThat matters because even when the route is available, there may be very few alternatives if one sector moves or sells out. If your international flight depends on the domestic leg lining up perfectly, the safer choice is to leave substantial room in Asunci\u00f3n or treat the overland alternative as part of the plan from the beginning.\n\nAt the local end, the airport is useful because it shortens access to the Concepci\u00f3n region and the wider northern Paraguay corridor. But that local value should not be mistaken for resilience. Road transfer, pickup, and ticketing logistics should already be settled before departure. CIO works best when you think of it as a constrained regional endpoint rather than as a flexible feeder airport. Protect the commercial itinerary at Asunci\u00f3n, keep the domestic leg conservative, and make sure the local ground plan is in place before you leave the hub.",
  "country": "Paraguay",
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  "flight_search_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=PYG",
  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "SETAM is the primary scheduled link to the capital.",
    "Arriving 60-90 minutes before your domestic flight is ample for this small and efficient terminal.",
    "Taxis and motorcycle taxis are the most reliable way to reach the city center.",
    "Pack all your essential supplies at this airport.",
    "The airfield is located near the Paraguay River at this airport."
  ],
  "global_map_link": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=SGCO",
  "google_maps_reviews": {
    "rating": 0.0,
    "recent_reviews": [],
    "total_reviews": 0
  },
  "hotel_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=PYG",
  "iataCode": "CIO",
  "icao": "SGCO",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "May 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-29",
  "latitude": -23.4424,
  "layover_planner_info": "Basic terminal facilities. Concepci\u00f3n city center is a 10-minute drive away for hotels, banks, and traditional Paraguayan dining.",
  "longitude": -57.4273,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 45,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 60,
  "mct_interline": 120,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 60,
  "mct_international_to_international": 90,
  "missed_connection_help": "Contact the SETAM office or the local airport administration desk in the main terminal hall for assistance.",
  "name": "Capit\u00e1n Carmelo Peralta Airport",
  "region": "South America",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "ASU",
      "name": "Silvio Pettirossi International Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "PCJ",
      "name": "Aer\u00f3dromo de Puerto La Victoria"
    },
    {
      "code": "PJC",
      "name": "Dr Augusto Roberto Fuster International Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Capit\u00e1n Carmelo Peralta Airport (CIO), also known by its ICAO code SGCO, is a significant regional aviation facility located in the city of Concepci\u00f3n, the capital of the Concepci\u00f3n Department in central Paraguay. Situated near the banks of the Paraguay River, the airport acts as a critical transportation node for the region's prominent cattle ranching, meat processing, and agricultural sectors. The facility is a unique mixed-use airfield, operated by the Paraguayan Air Force, and serves as an essential link between the northern part of the country and the national capital.\n\nThe airport features a functional regional passenger terminal building that manages domestic arrivals and departures. The infrastructure is designed to support both civilian general aviation and military logistics, with shared facilities for check-in and waiting areas. While it lacks the extensive commercial amenities of Silvio Pettirossi International, the terminal provides essential services including basic passenger lounges, administrative offices, and secure parking. The airfield consists of a well-maintained 2,000-meter asphalt runway that is optimized for regional turboprops and military transport aircraft, ensuring that Concepci\u00f3n remains accessible even during the seasonal rains that can impact regional road travel.\n\nCurrently, the primary scheduled services at CIO are provided by SETAM (Servicio de Transporte A\u00e9reo Militar), which offers regular weekly flights to Asunci\u00f3n (ASU) and several remote communities in the Paraguayan Chaco, such as Bah\u00eda Negra and Fuerte Olimpo. These flights are a lifeline for the region, facilitating the movement of personnel, medical supplies, and essential goods. The airport also serves as a busy hub for private charters and air taxi operations supporting the local agribusiness community. Ground transportation into central Concepci\u00f3n is readily available via local taxis and motorcycle taxis, providing a rapid alternative to the long overland journeys to other parts of the country.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capit%C3%A1n_Carmelo_Peralta_Airport"
}