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  "@type": "Airport",
  "address": {
    "@type": "PostalAddress",
    "addressCountry": "Madagascar",
    "addressLocality": "Doany"
  },
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      "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": "60 minutes"
    }
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  "city": "Doany",
  "code": "DOA",
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  "connection_tips": "Doany is a remote airstrip in northern Madagascar's Diana region. It has no regular public airline service and is mainly used for charters. Government and humanitarian flights are the usual traffic here. If you are looking to reach the Doany area commercially, the best 'connection' strategy is to fly into one of the larger regional hubs such as Sambava Airport (SVB) or Antsiranana Airport (DIE) via Madagascar Airlines.\n\nFrom these hubs, the final leg of the journey must be completed overland. A vital tip for ground transportation is that the journey to Doany requires a rugged 4x4 vehicle and can take 4 to 6 hours from Sambava, depending on road conditions and seasonal rainfall. Local 'taxi-brousses' (bush taxis) are available from the main town stations but have no fixed schedule and can be very slow. At the DOA airstrip itself, facilities are non-existent; there is no terminal building, no shops, and no public restrooms.\n\nIt is essential to be completely self-sufficient, carrying your own food, water, and a satellite communication device, as mobile coverage is extremely unreliable. Because the region experiences heavy tropical rain between December and April, roads and the unpaved airstrip can become impassable; always build significant flexibility into your travel itinerary. Lastly, ensure you carry ample Malagasy Ariary in cash, as international card acceptance and ATMs are non-existent in this remote interior region.",
  "country": "Madagascar",
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  "flight_search_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=MGA",
  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Doany Airport uses an unpaved strip with few services.",
    "Carry cash and arrange 4x4 transport before landing for onward travel into Madagascar's interior.",
    "Doany is a remote airstrip in northern Madagascar's Diana region.",
    "It has no regular public airline service and is mainly used for charters.",
    "Government and humanitarian flights are the usual traffic here."
  ],
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    "recent_reviews": [],
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  "iataCode": "DOA",
  "icao": "ZDOA",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "May 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-30",
  "latitude": -14.3681001663208,
  "layover_planner_info": "Limited amenities; prepare necessities in advance.",
  "longitude": 49.510799407958984,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 45,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 90,
  "mct_interline": 60,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 90,
  "mct_international_to_international": 120,
  "missed_connection_help": "Contact airline desks for rebooking assistance.",
  "name": "Doany Airport",
  "region": "Africa",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "SVB",
      "name": "Sambava Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Doany Airport (DOA) is a specialized regional aviation facility located in the remote commune of Doany, within the Diana region of northern Madagascar. As a critical member of Madagascar's extensive network of over 90 bush airstrips, the facility serves as an essential lifeline for the isolated communities of the northern highlands. Its location is strategically important for bridging the gap between the rugged interior and the major regional centers, providing a vital link for the transport of essential goods and personnel.\n\nThe airport's infrastructure is minimalist and typical of Madagascar's interior airfields, featuring a basic landing strip designed to accommodate light turboprop aircraft and Short Takeoff and Landing (STOL) planes. Operating on such airstrips requires specialized pilot expertise due to the often improvised nature of the runways and the challenging local terrain. The facility is a key operational point for organizations like MAF (Mission Aviation Fellowship) and various private charter companies, including Madagascar Trans Air, which provide critical services such as medical evacuations and the delivery of humanitarian aid.\n\nTerminal facilities at DOA are extremely basic, consisting of a simple structure that provides essential shelter for arriving and departing passengers. There are no traditional commercial amenities such as retail shops, restaurants, or lounges; instead, the airport experience is defined by its functional and community-focused mission. Most civilian access is provided through tailored charter flights, making it essential for travelers to coordinate all logistics and ground transportation in advance. The airport remains a cornerstone of the regional infrastructure, ensuring that even the most remote parts of the Diana region remain connected to the national transport network.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://www.worlddata.info/africa/madagascar/airports.php"
}