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  "@type": "Airport",
  "address": {
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    "addressCountry": "Nepal",
    "addressLocality": "Juphal"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "Nepal Airlines",
    "Tara Air",
    "Summit Air",
    "Sita Air"
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      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "45 minutes"
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    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "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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    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to International Connection Time",
      "value": "120 minutes"
    },
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      "name": "Interline Connection Time",
      "value": "60 minutes"
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  "city": "Juphal",
  "code": "DOP",
  "connection_tips": "Dolpa Airport (DOP), located in Juphal, is the essential gateway to the remote Dolpo region and the stunning Phoksundo Lake. For travelers connecting through DOP, the most critical tip is the 'Early Morning Window. ' Flights from Nepalgunj (KEP) only operate between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM; after this time, high-altitude winds in the valley make landing impossible. A vital connection tip is to build at least two 'buffer days' into your return itinerary, as weather-related cancellations are frequent.\n\nUpon landing, ground transportation to Dunai (the district headquarters) is primarily via shared jeeps, which take about 45 minutes and cost roughly NPR 400. If jeeps are unavailable, it is a scenic but strenuous 3-hour downhill walk to Dunai. Another critical tip is the strict baggage weight limit on the small STOL aircraft (like Twin Otters); you are usually capped at 10kg checked and 5kg carry-on. Excess weight is often refused due to performance safety at 2,500 meters altitude.\n\nWithin the terminal, amenities are extremely basic, featuring a simple waiting area and no food service. Ensure you have sufficient Nepali Rupees in cash before leaving Nepalgunj, as there are no ATMs in Juphal and only one often-unreliable machine in Dunai. Security is manual and thorough, so keep your trekking permits and identification easily accessible. For those visiting Shey Phoksundo National Park, DOP provides a breathtaking but logistically demanding entry point that requires careful coordination with your guide.",
  "country": "Nepal",
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  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Bus service to city center center available at this airport.",
    "Dining options available in terminal at this airport.",
    "Manual checks are usually quick, but weather causes bigger delays.",
    "Check flight status before heading to airport at this airport.",
    "Keep documents easily accessible at this airport."
  ],
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    "recent_reviews": [],
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  "iataCode": "DOP",
  "icao": "VNDP",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-29",
  "latitude": 28.9857006073,
  "layover_planner_info": "Minimalist Himalayan airfield with no public amenities or on-site lodging.",
  "longitude": 82.8190994263,
  "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 the airline representative at the terminal or their local office in Juphal for rebooking assistance.",
  "name": "Dolpa Airport",
  "region": "Asia",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "KEP",
      "name": "Nepalgunj Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "JUM",
      "name": "Jumla Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Dolpa Airport (DOP), also commonly known as Juphal Airport, is a vital domestic facility serving the remote Dolpa District in the Karnali Province of Nepal. Situated at an elevation of approximately 2,499 meters (8,200 feet), it is the only airport in the district and acts as the primary gateway for trekkers heading to the Upper Dolpa region and the stunning Shey Phoksundo National Park. The airport features a single 563-meter bituminous paved runway, which was recently upgraded from a gravel surface to enhance safety and allow for more consistent operations by STOL (Short Take-off and Landing) aircraft.\n\nThe terminal building is extremely basic and tailored to the high-altitude, remote environment. It consists of a single-story structure that houses a modest waiting area and a small administrative desk for the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN). There are no commercial retail shops, duty-free outlets, or restaurants within the terminal; travelers should expect only the most fundamental facilities. Security is handled manually by local police, and communication is maintained via HF SSB and VHF radio systems. Due to the lack of on-site refueling and fire-fighting services, the airport operates under strict weight and safety protocols.\n\nScheduled air services connect Dolpa primarily with Nepalgunj (KEP), with flight times averaging around 45 minutes. Carriers such as Tara Air, Summit Air, and Nepal Airlines operate these routes, almost exclusively in the early morning to take advantage of clear skies and avoid the high-altitude afternoon winds that frequently cause cancellations. Ground transportation from the airport to the district headquarters in Dunai typically involves a multi-hour trek or a local jeep ride, as there is no regular public bus service. Travelers are strongly advised to allow several days of buffer in their itineraries, as weather-related delays are a common occurrence in this isolated Himalayan valley.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dolpa_Airport"
}