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    "addressCountry": "Paraguay",
    "addressLocality": "Encarnaci\u00f3n"
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  "connection_tips": "Teniente Am\u00edn Ayub Gonz\u00e1lez International Airport (ENO/SGEN) operates as a full-time international facility following its 2025 upgrade, positioned 14 kilometers north of Encarnaci\u00f3n city center in the Capit\u00e1n Miranda district. The airport achieved H24 operational status with permanent customs, immigration, and SENAD (anti-drug) services, enabling continuous international and domestic operations. The 2,000-meter (6,562-foot) paved runway (02/20) accommodates Boeing 737-sized aircraft and regional jets, with an expanding apron to handle growing international aviation traffic. Paraguay invested $3.5 million in airport improvements for the 2025 World Rally Championship, including enhanced terminal facilities and operational infrastructure.\n\nFlight connectivity includes Paranair domestic services linking ENO directly to Silvio Pettirossi International Airport (ASU) in Asunci\u00f3n, with regional turboprop aircraft operating multiple flights weekly providing 45-minute journey times versus 5-hour overland alternatives. Felix Airways operates international services to Buenos Aires Ezeiza (EZE) three days weekly, establishing direct Argentina connectivity. The SPY-MES Consortium is currently in bid evaluation for constructing a new passenger terminal, indicating continued infrastructure development beyond 2025.\n\nGround transportation operates through authorized taxi fleets and remise (private car) services connecting to Encarnaci\u00f3n's city center and waterfront costanera district. Fare agreements before departure remain advisable as metered services may not always be available for airport transfers. Cross-border connectivity to Posadas, Argentina, utilizes the San Roque Gonz\u00e1lez de Santa Cruz Bridge via international bus services and the Tren Binacional (Binational Train) offering 10-minute crossings with dedicated customs and immigration facilities at each terminal.\n\nTourism connections include access to UNESCO World Heritage Jesuit Mission ruins at Sant\u00edsima Trinidad del Paran\u00e1 and Jes\u00fas de Tavarangue, located 30 kilometers from the airport (40-minute taxi journey or regional bus connections from Encarnaci\u00f3n's main terminal). Terminal facilities feature basic refreshment services, high-speed Wi-Fi, and waiting areas, though extensive dining or retail options remain limited. International departure procedures require 90-minute advance arrival for streamlined security and check-in processing. Passport and visa requirements apply strictly for Argentina border crossings, with enforcement maintained at both sides of the Paran\u00e1 River bridge.",
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    "H24 operations make ENO flexible for late arrivals and departures.",
    "Pre-arrange taxis into Encarnacion and agree fares before departure.",
    "Allow two hours for international flights using customs and immigration.",
    "Use terminal Wi-Fi to coordinate onward travel toward Argentina.",
    "The Jesuit mission ruins are a worthwhile excursion from the airport."
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  "iataCode": "ENO",
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  "last_modified": "May 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-29",
  "latitude": -27.2999992371,
  "layover_planner_info": "Consider local transport options for layovers.",
  "longitude": -55.9099998474,
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  "name": "Teniente Am\u00edn Ayub Gonz\u00e1lez International Airport",
  "region": "South America",
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    {
      "code": "AYO",
      "name": "Juan de Ayolas Airport"
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  "terminal_info": "Teniente Am\u00edn Ayub Gonz\u00e1lez International Airport (SGEN) serves as the primary aviation gateway for Encarnaci\u00f3n, the capital of the Itap\u00faa Department in southeastern Paraguay. Known as the 'Pearl of the South,' the airport is strategically positioned along the Paran\u00e1 River, providing essential connectivity for the region's thriving tourism and agricultural sectors. Its location is critical for those visiting the UNESCO World Heritage Jesuit Mission ruins and for business travelers engaged in cross-border commerce with the neighboring city of Posadas, Argentina.\n\nThe airport has recently undergone significant modernization, including an upgrade to H24 status, allowing it to operate 24 hours a day to handle both domestic and international flight operations. The passenger terminal features permanent facilities for customs, immigration, and anti-drug (SENAD) services, ensuring a professional environment for travelers arriving from or departing to regional destinations like Buenos Aires. While a permanent passenger terminal is planned for future construction, the current facility offers essential amenities including functional waiting areas, a small cafe for refreshments, and high-speed Wi-Fi access.\n\nOperational support at ENO is comprehensive, featuring a well-maintained 2,000-meter (6,562-foot) paved runway (02/20) capable of supporting Boeing 737-sized aircraft and regional jets. The airport's parking apron is currently being expanded to accommodate the growing volume of international and private aviation traffic. Ground transportation is well-integrated, with authorized taxis and pre-arranged shuttles providing efficient links to the city center and the San Roque Gonz\u00e1lez de Santa Cruz Bridge. The facility remains a fundamental piece of infrastructure for the economic development of southeastern Paraguay, connecting the region to major hubs throughout the Southern Cone.",
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