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  "@type": "Airport",
  "address": {
    "@type": "PostalAddress",
    "addressCountry": "Brazil",
    "addressLocality": "Cururupu"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "LATAM Brasil"
  ],
  "amenityFeature": [
    {
      "@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": "Cururupu",
  "code": "CPU",
  "connection_tips": "Cururupu Airport (CPU) sits in a part of Maranhao where water, tides, and long regional access chains matter more than airport infrastructure. There is no strong scheduled-airline network on the field, so a trip through CPU is usually either a chartered movement or the final specialized step after a much longer surface journey from Sao Luis. That means the right connection advice is less about the terminal and more about how you sequence ferry, road, and boat travel across the Reentrancias Maranhenses region.\n\nFor many travelers, the real gateway is still Sao Luis, followed by the ferry to Cujupe and then a long drive west. If a charter into Cururupu is available, it can remove a large part of that overland burden, but it does not create a flexible airport environment once you arrive. The next stage may still depend on river transport, tidal windows, or small boats into coastal communities and islands.\n\nUse CPU with a coastal-logistics mindset. Confirm local pickup, understand whether the onward boat segment is tide-sensitive, and avoid building same-day high-stakes onward commitments after arrival. Cururupu is not difficult because the airport is confusing. It is difficult because the region it serves is remote, watery, and operationally specific. Every meaningful connection after landing needs to be arranged in advance rather than assumed.",
  "country": "Brazil",
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  "flight_search_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=BRL",
  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Check latest schedules when connecting through Cururupu 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=Cururupu+Airport",
  "google_maps_reviews": {
    "rating": 0.0,
    "recent_reviews": [],
    "total_reviews": 0
  },
  "hotel_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=BRL",
  "iataCode": "CPU",
  "icao": "SNCU",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-29",
  "latitude": -1.820006,
  "layover_planner_info": "Limited amenities; arrange layover needs in advance.",
  "longitude": -44.864065,
  "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": "Cururupu Airport",
  "region": "South America",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "GRU",
      "name": "S\u00e3o Paulo\u2013Guarulhos International"
    },
    {
      "code": "GMS",
      "name": "Ant\u00f4nio Guerreiro Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Cururupu Airport (CPU/SNCU) is a remote and essential regional aviation facility located in the municipality of Cururupu, in the northern state of Maranh\u00e3o, Brazil. Situated near the Atlantic coast within the Reentr\u00e2ncias Maranhenses area, the airport serves as a vital transportation link for this isolated coastal community, providing essential air access for government services, medical emergencies, and the local fishing industry. It primarily facilitates domestic flight operations, including private charters and occasional regional services that connect Cururupu with the state capital, S\u00e3o Lu\u00eds.\n\nThe terminal infrastructure at Cururupu is a basic and functional single-story structure designed to manage the modest regional passenger volume. Inside, travelers will find a unified departures and arrivals hall, which includes basic check-in counters and a sheltered waiting area with seating. Amenities at the airport are focused on the essentials, such as clean restroom facilities and general information signage. Due to its remote location and smaller scale, there are no extensive retail shops or diverse dining options available on-site, so visitors are encouraged to make any necessary food or supply purchases in the town of Cururupu before their flight.\n\nOperational capacity at Cururupu Airport is supported by a single paved runway measuring approximately 1,200 meters in length, which is designed to support a wide range of general aviation aircraft and regional turboprops. Navigation through the terminal is exceptionally easy due to its compact and logical layout. For ground transportation, the airport is located within a few kilometers of the town center, with private vehicle transfers and local transport options readily available to transport visitors to their final destination or to the local river ports for onward travel to the nearby islands and mangroves.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://skyvector.com/airport/SNCU/Cururupu-Airport"
}