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    "addressCountry": "Colombia",
    "addressLocality": "Carur\u00fa"
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    "Regional Air Taxi / SATENA (Charter)"
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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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      "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
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    {
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  "city": "Carur\u00fa",
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  "connection_tips": "Carur\u00fa Airport (CUO) is an exceptionally remote and specialized aviation facility located in the Vaup\u00e9s Department of southern Colombia, serving a small community deep within the Amazon rainforest. For travelers, it is vital to understand that CUO is not a commercial hub; there are no regularly scheduled commercial flights in the traditional sense. Instead, the facility acts as a critical lifeline for small propeller aircraft, private air taxis, and social charters operated by carriers like SATENA that connect the isolated municipality to the departmental capital, Mit\u00fa (Fabio Alberto Le\u00f3n Bentley Airport - MVP). The airport\u2019s primary feature is its 1,250-meter unpaved dirt runway (12/30), which runs parallel to the Vaup\u00e9s River.\n\nThis infrastructure makes operations highly sensitive to the region\u2019s intense tropical climate; heavy Amazonian rainstorms can quickly turn the dirt surface into mud, making it unsuitable for takeoffs and landings and leading to sudden, multi-day flight cancellations. Consequently, travelers should build significant flexibility into their itineraries and carry ample food, water, and medical supplies, as the 'terminal' consists only of a basic shelter with no passenger amenities. Ground transportation into the Carur\u00fa township is limited to local motorcycle taxis or a short walk along jungle paths.\n\nMost visitors arriving here are involved in governmental services, indigenous community support, or specialized eco-research. Always confirm your flight arrangements through local contacts in Mit\u00fa or Villavicencio and ensure you have all necessary health permits and vaccinations required for travel in the deep Amazon basin. Given its role as a regional utility, CUO remains a basic but indispensable link for the Vaup\u00e9s region.",
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  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Check latest schedules when connecting through Carur\u00fa Airport.",
    "Heavy rain can close the dirt runway for days\u2014pack extra supplies always.",
    "SATENA charters from Mit\u00fa are your main connection to this remote Amazonian outpost.",
    "Bring health permits and Amazon vaccinations required for deep jungle travel.",
    "Ground transport from airstrip to town is motorcycle taxis or short walk."
  ],
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  "iataCode": "CUO",
  "icao": "SKCR",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-30",
  "latitude": 1.013822,
  "layover_planner_info": "Limited amenities; arrange layover needs in advance.",
  "longitude": -71.297343,
  "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": "Carur\u00fa Airport",
  "region": "South America",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "BOG",
      "name": "El Dorado International"
    },
    {
      "code": "MFS",
      "name": "Miraflores Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Carur\u00fa Airport (CUO) is a remote regional airfield serving the municipality of Carur\u00fa in the Vaup\u00e9s Department of Colombia. Deep within the Amazon rainforest, the airport is a critical piece of infrastructure for the local indigenous communities, providing the only rapid link for medical emergencies, government services, and the transport of essential goods. At an elevation of 820 feet paralleling the Vaup\u00e9s River, the airport operates a single unpaved dirt runway (12/30), which is primarily used by light STOL (Short Takeoff and Landing) aircraft and regional air taxis that are well-adapted to the challenging jungle terrain.\n\nThe terminal facilities at Carur\u00fa are extremely basic, consisting of a simple administrative structure and a small waiting area for passengers. There are no commercial amenities such as shops, restaurants, or lounges; instead, the airport functions as a communal gathering point for the arrival of occasional flights. Operations at CUO are highly dependent on weather conditions, as heavy rainfall common in the Vaup\u00e9s region can quickly make the dirt runway unsuitable for takeoffs and landings. Travelers arriving here should be prepared for a rustic experience and the complete absence of typical modern airport conveniences.\n\nTransit through CUO is informal and almost exclusively domestic. Most flights connecting to Carur\u00fa originate from the departmental capital, Mit\u00fa, or from Villavicencio, often via small regional operators or SATENA charter services rather than major carriers like Avianca. There are no standard security or baggage handling systems in place; instead, cargo and luggage are typically processed manually. Ground transportation from the airstrip to the Carur\u00fa township is limited and often involves local motorcycle taxis or a short walk, as the town is situated on the banks of the Vaup\u00e9s River, another primary mode of transport for the region.",
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