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    "addressCountry": "Latvia",
    "addressLocality": "Daugavpils"
  },
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      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "30 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
      "value": "60 minutes"
    },
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      "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time",
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      "value": "120 minutes"
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  "code": "DGP",
  "connection_tips": "Daugavpils International Airport (DGP) is a facility of profound historical and strategic importance located in the municipality of Lociki, in the Latgale region of southeastern Latvia. For travelers and logistics planners, the most critical connection tip is understanding that DGP is currently in a dormant state for scheduled commercial passenger traffic; it has not hosted regular airline services since the restoration of Latvian independence. Historically, the airfield served as a massive Soviet air base, and its expansive infrastructure reflects this military heritage. Currently, the airport is the focus of a major national redevelopment project aimed at transforming the site into a modern regional aviation hub.\n\nThis vision is closely integrated with the ALTOP Industrial and Technology Park, which seeks to leverage the airport for both low-cost carrier services and cargo logistics. As of mid-2026, the facility is undergoing a complex multi-year certification and design phase led by the Daugavpils City Council. For those looking for commercial air links to Latvia, the primary gateway remains Riga International Airport (RIX), located approximately 230 kilometers (about 143 miles) to the northwest.\n\nTravelers reaching Daugavpils from Riga typically use the efficient national rail network or the A6 highway. There are no public passenger amenities, retail shops, or dining options at the DGP site; the existing structures are primarily utilized for limited general aviation and specialized governmental flights. Always confirm the current operational status of the facility before planning any private movements, as the site remains a long-term strategic asset rather than a functional passenger terminal.",
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  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Daugavpils is still a redevelopment site, not a passenger hub or transfer point.",
    "If you are visiting for planning work, sort the road transfer from Daugavpils first.",
    "Security only opens for scheduled departures, so arrive early and ready.",
    "Ask airport staff for local recommendations before you travel onward today.",
    "Use confirmed local coordination, because the site is still evolving on the ground."
  ],
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  "iataCode": "DGP",
  "icao": "EVDA",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-29",
  "latitude": 55.9447212219,
  "layover_planner_info": "Amenities are minimal; plan accordingly.",
  "longitude": 26.6650009155,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 30,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 60,
  "mct_interline": 120,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 60,
  "mct_international_to_international": 90,
  "missed_connection_help": "Speak with airline staff for rebooking.",
  "name": "Daugavpils International Airport",
  "region": "Europe",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "RIX",
      "name": "Riga International"
    },
    {
      "code": "LPX",
      "name": "Liep\u0101ja International Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Daugavpils International Airport (DGP), located in the municipality of Lociki in southeastern Latvia, is a facility with a deep military history that is currently undergoing a complex transition to civilian use. Originally established as a major Soviet air base, the site features a substantial runway and extensive airfield area that once hosted various military aircraft. Following the restoration of Latvian independence, the airport transitioned to municipal ownership, but it has remained largely non-operational for scheduled commercial air traffic for several decades.\n\nThe existing infrastructure at DGP is characterized by its military past, with most terminal and support buildings requiring significant modernization. Currently, the facility lacks the essential systems required for modern international civil aviation, such as operational control tower services, advanced navigation aids, and runway lighting for night operations. While the site is used for limited general aviation and occasional specialized flight activities, there is no functional passenger terminal with standard commercial amenities like check-in counters, retail shops, or passenger lounges.\n\nDespite its current dormant state, Daugavpils International Airport is the focus of ambitious redevelopment plans led by the local municipality and integrated into Latvia's National Development Plan. The vision for the facility includes its transformation into a regional aviation hub connected to the ALTOP industrial and technology park. This project aims to attract low-cost carriers and regional operators by providing daytime flight services and modern cargo logistics facilities. While these plans are in the design and certification phases as of mid-2026, the airport remains a significant long-term strategic asset for the economic revitalization of the Latgale region.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daugavpils+Intrenational+Airport"
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