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  "address": {
    "@type": "PostalAddress",
    "addressCountry": "Honduras",
    "addressLocality": "Erandique"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "Private Charters Only"
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      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "60 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"
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      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Interline Connection Time",
      "value": "120 minutes"
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  "city": "Erandique",
  "code": "EDQ",
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  "connection_tips": "Erandique Airport (EDQ) is a remote and austere mountain airstrip in western Honduras, serving the indigenous Lenca community of the Lempira Department. For travelers connecting through EDQ, the most important tip is to understand its role as an austere aviation outpost with virtually no public infrastructure. There are currently no regularly scheduled commercial airline services for the general public; the field is primarily used by government missions, humanitarian groups, and private charters. A vital connection tip for ground transportation is that there are no taxis, rental cars, or public buses at the terminal.\n\nAll local movement must be pre-arranged directly with your local contact or host well before your landing, typically involving a high-clearance 4x4 vehicle due to the rugged terrain. The airport is located about 3 kilometers from the Erandique town center. The terminal facilities are minimalist, consisting of a basic shaded shelter with no amenities like food, water, or electricity. It is mandatory to be completely self-sufficient, carrying ample bottled water and essential medical supplies.\n\nBecause the runway is a simple grass and dirt strip measuring only 680 meters, it is highly sensitive to the tropical wet season (May to October), which can make the surface soft and unsuitable for landing. Always build significant flexibility into your travel itinerary. Lastly, ensure you carry sufficient Honduran Lempiras in cash, as reliable international ATMs and credit card acceptance are non-existent in this isolated mountainous region. For those seekers of true wilderness and Lenca culture, EDQ provides a critical but challenging entry point that requires meticulous advance logistical coordination.",
  "country": "Honduras",
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  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Private/GA airport; no scheduled service at this airport.",
    "FBO services available for private aircraft at this airport.",
    "Runway length 680m; check performance at this airport.",
    "Served by Private Charters Only at this airport.",
    "Ground transport: Pre-arrange ground transportation at this airport."
  ],
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  "iataCode": "EDQ",
  "icao": "MHGU",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-29",
  "latitude": 14.2333,
  "layover_planner_info": "Remote mountain airstrip with minimal shelter; all logistics must be arranged via local Erandique community contacts.",
  "longitude": -88.4667,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 60,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 90,
  "mct_interline": 120,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 90,
  "mct_international_to_international": 120,
  "missed_connection_help": "Contact your charter coordinator or the local municipal office in Erandique for emergency communication assistance.",
  "name": "Erandique Airport",
  "region": "Central America",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "TGU",
      "name": "Toncont\u00edn International Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "GAC",
      "name": "Gracias Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "LEZ",
      "name": "La Esperanza Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "RUY",
      "name": "Rioamarillo Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Erandique Airport (EDQ) is a remote domestic airstrip serving the town of Erandique in the Lempira Department of western Honduras. The airport operates with a single unpaved runway, primarily composed of grass and dirt, measuring approximately 664 meters (2,178 feet). It acts as a vital transportation link for the indigenous Lenca community and local agricultural producers in this rugged mountainous region, where road travel can be slow and difficult.\n\nThe terminal infrastructure at Erandique is extremely rudimentary and designed for basic functionality. There is no formal passenger terminal building; instead, a simple shaded structure or community pavilion near the airfield serves as the meeting point for arriving and departing passengers. Amenities are virtually non-existent, with no retail shops, dining facilities, or public restrooms dedicated solely to the airport. Travelers should expect manual passenger processing and should be prepared for a self-sufficient experience, as the facility is typically unattended when no flights are scheduled.\n\nThere are currently no regular scheduled commercial airline services operating at Erandique Airport. Air traffic is predominantly composed of specialized charter flights and light aircraft connecting the region with major hubs like Tegucigalpa (TGU) and San Pedro Sula (SAP). Ground transportation to the town center, located about 3 kilometers to the west, is primarily by private vehicle or local 4x4 transport, which should be arranged in advance. Due to the unpaved nature of the runway and the high-altitude terrain, flight operations are strictly daylight-only and are highly susceptible to sudden changes in mountain weather and heavy seasonal rains.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erandique"
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