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    "addressCountry": "Colombia",
    "addressLocality": "El Recreo"
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    "Various regional carriers"
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      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "45 minutes"
    },
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      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
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    },
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  "city": "El Recreo",
  "code": "ELJ",
  "connection_tips": "El Recreo Airport (ELJ/SVWX) is a small, specialized airfield serving the rural Meta region of Colombia, primarily catering to private aviation and agricultural logistics. For travelers connecting through ELJ, the most important logistical detail is that it lacks any form of scheduled commercial airline service; all flights are private or chartered. For those requiring commercial connections to Bogot\u00e1 or other major cities, the La Vanguardia Airport (VVC) in nearby Villavicencio is the primary option. ELJ is an unattended facility, meaning there are no on-site staff, passenger terminal services, or commercial amenities like food and water.\n\nIf you are planning to arrive at ELJ, you must be entirely self-sufficient and ensure that your ground transportation has been pre-arranged with a local host or ranching operation, as there are no taxi services or rental cars available at the airfield. The runway is basic and unlighted, restricting all operations to daylight hours and visual flight rules (VFR).\n\nPilots must be mindful of the tropical climate, where heavy afternoon rains during the wet season can quickly impact the condition of the unpaved landing surfaces. Always verify the current status of the airfield with a local contact before departure, as it is a private-use facility that does not maintain a public digital flight board or 24-hour monitoring.",
  "country": "Colombia",
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  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Arrange ground transport well ahead, as no taxis serve the airfield.",
    "Bring food and water because there are no airport concessions.",
    "Plan daylight arrivals only, since the runway is unlit.",
    "Check Meta weather in the rainy season before departure.",
    "Use Villavicencio for commercial flights; ELJ is private and charter only."
  ],
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  "iataCode": "ELJ",
  "icao": "SVWX",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-29",
  "latitude": 4.03001,
  "layover_planner_info": "Consider local transport options for layovers.",
  "longitude": -73.23452,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 45,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 90,
  "mct_interline": 110,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 90,
  "mct_international_to_international": 120,
  "missed_connection_help": "Contact your airline's service desk for assistance.",
  "name": "El Recreo Airport",
  "region": "South America",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "ACD",
      "name": "Alcides Fern\u00e1ndez Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "El Recreo Airport (ELJ) is a small domestic airfield situated in the Meta Department of Colombia, primarily serving the rural and agricultural areas near the city of Villavicencio. Located at an elevation of approximately 719 feet above sea level, the airport provides essential aviation access for local landowners, agricultural businesses, and private pilots operating within the Llanos Orientales (Eastern Plains) region. Its position is critical for the logistics of the surrounding cattle ranching and farming operations, where road access can be slow or seasonal.\n\nThe terminal facilities at El Recreo are extremely minimalist, reflecting its role as a minor, uncontrolled airfield rather than a commercial passenger hub. There is no traditional passenger terminal building; instead, the facility consists of basic hangars and staging areas used for aircraft maintenance and cargo loading. Visitors will not find any commercial amenities such as restaurants, shops, or public Wi-Fi on-site. The airport is designed purely for the functional requirements of general aviation and light charter flights, meaning all travelers must be self-sufficient and coordinate their arrivals directly with local contacts.\n\nOperational activity at El Recreo is centered around a basic runway suitable for small, single-engine and light twin-engine aircraft. As an uncontrolled airfield, pilots operate under visual flight rules (VFR) and are responsible for their own separation and communications. The environment is typical of the Colombian plains, with weather conditions that can change rapidly during the rainy season, impacting the usability of the unpaved or lightly paved surfaces. For those requiring scheduled commercial services, the nearby La Vanguardia Airport (VVC) in Villavicencio serves as the primary regional hub, connecting the area to Bogot\u00e1 and other major Colombian cities.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://skyvector.com/airport/SVWX/El-Recreo-Airport"
}