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  "@type": "Airport",
  "address": {
    "@type": "PostalAddress",
    "addressCountry": "Bangladesh",
    "addressLocality": "Comilla"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "Biman Bangladesh Airlines"
  ],
  "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": "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": "Comilla",
  "code": "CLA",
  "connection_tips": "Comilla Airport (CLA) currently functions primarily as a navigational hub rather than a commercial passenger gateway, and 'connecting' here is an experience defined by private aviation and regional ground logistics. Because the airport does not host regular scheduled commercial airlines, most travelers reaching the Comilla region connect via Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) in Dhaka, located approximately 100 kilometers to the northwest. If your journey involves a 'connection' from an international flight in Dhaka, the most reliable strategy is to use the intercity rail network.\n\nSeveral express trains, including the Subarna Express, provide a comfortable 2-to-3-hour link between Dhaka's Kamalapur Station and Comilla. Alternatively, numerous AC and non-AC bus services operate from the Sayedabad terminal, though the journey time can fluctuate between 3 and 5 hours depending on the heavy traffic along the Dhaka-Chittagong highway. It is critical to pre-arrange all local transportation within Comilla, as established taxi services are not stationed at the CLA airfield; instead, local rickshaws and private vehicles are the primary means of reaching the city center.\n\nFor those arriving on private or government charters, the terminal is a minimal, historic structure with limited amenities, so travelers should be fully self-sufficient and ensure they have finalized all logistical needs in Dhaka or Comilla town. Always carry Bangladeshi Taka (BDT) in cash, as international credit cards are rarely accepted for local transport or small-scale services in the district. If your connection involves an onward journey to the nearby Mainamati archaeological sites, ensure you have allowed ample time for transit, as rural roads can be congested during daylight hours.",
  "country": "Bangladesh",
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  "flight_search_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=BDT",
  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Check latest schedules when connecting through Comilla Airport.",
    "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.",
    "Download your airline's mobile app for updates at this airport."
  ],
  "global_map_link": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=Comilla+Airport",
  "google_maps_reviews": {
    "rating": 0.0,
    "recent_reviews": [],
    "total_reviews": 0
  },
  "hotel_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=BDT",
  "iataCode": "CLA",
  "icao": "VGCM",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-29",
  "latitude": 23.440133,
  "layover_planner_info": "Limited amenities; arrange layover needs in advance.",
  "longitude": 91.188685,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 45,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 90,
  "mct_interline": 120,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 90,
  "mct_international_to_international": 120,
  "missed_connection_help": "Contact airline service desk for missed connections.",
  "name": "Comilla Airport",
  "region": "Asia",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "DAC",
      "name": "Hazrat Shahjalal International"
    },
    {
      "code": "BZL",
      "name": "Barisal Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Comilla Airport (CLA/VGCM) is a historic aviation facility located in the Comilla District of Bangladesh. Originally constructed during World War II, the airport served as a vital regional link for domestic flights until the mid-1970s. While it currently does not host regular scheduled commercial passenger services, it remains an essential piece of national infrastructure, primarily functioning as a critical navigational hub for both domestic and international aircraft flying through Bangladeshi airspace.\n\nThe terminal infrastructure at Comilla includes a small, single-story passenger building that houses a basic lounge, administrative offices, and separate rooms once used for traveler processing. Although these facilities are not in active use for high-volume commercial traffic, the airport maintains a fully operational control tower, VHF communication sets, and a fire station with dedicated personnel. The site also includes several auxiliary structures such as a power house, a garage, and residential quarters for the staff who manage the airport's sophisticated Ground Landing System (GLS).\n\nOperational features at CLA are centered on an asphalt runway that measures approximately 1,030 meters (3,380 feet) in length. While the runway surface has experienced wear over decades of limited use, the airport's navigational aids\u2014including VOR (Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range) and DME (Distance Measuring Equipment)\u2014remain highly active, providing essential signals to nearly 40 aircraft daily. Ground transportation to the airport from Comilla city center is easily accessible via local rickshaws and private vehicles, though travelers should confirm the current operational status of the facility before planning any visit.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://skyvector.com/airport/VGCM/Comilla-Airport"
}