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  "address": {
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    "addressCountry": "Russia",
    "addressLocality": "Yerbogachen"
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      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "45 minutes"
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      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
      "value": "75 minutes"
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      "value": "75 minutes"
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      "name": "International to International Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
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      "value": "120 minutes"
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  "city": "Yerbogachen",
  "code": "ERG",
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  "connection_tips": "Yerbogachen Airport (ERG), officially identified by its ICAO code UIKE, is a vital and exceptionally remote regional aviation facility located in the Irkutsk Oblast of Russia, situated deep within the Siberian taiga along the Lower Tunguska River. For travelers, it is critical to realize that ERG acts as a primary lifeline for this isolated northern enclave, which is characterized by its significant forestry and burgeoning energy exploration sectors. Commercial service is primarily domestic, with carriers like Angara Airlines and IrAero providing essential links to the regional hub of Irkutsk (IKT). Because these flights often operate on a limited weekly schedule, it is highly recommended to confirm departures 48 hours in advance and build at least a 24-to-48-hour buffer into any onward connections.\n\nThe airport features a single 1,250-meter unpaved runway designed strictly for regional turboprops and specialized STOL aircraft; travelers should be aware that flight operations are strictly governed by the harsh Siberian climate, where extreme winter temperatures below -40\u00b0C and heavy seasonal fog frequently lead to multi-day cancellations. The terminal infrastructure is minimalist, offering basic waiting areas and manual check-in; there are no commercial dining, retail, or currency exchange facilities available on-site. Passengers must be completely self-sufficient, carrying ample food, water, and essential supplies from their point of origin.\n\nGround transportation into the Yerbogachen town center\u2014located about 2 kilometers away\u2014is informal and typically relies on pre-arranged private vehicles. Always confirm your flight status directly with the airline\u2019s regional office, as digital updates can be inconsistent in the remote north. Given its specialized role, ERG remains a basic but indispensable node in Russia\u2019s vast Siberian transportation network.",
  "country": "Russia",
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  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Leave 24-48 hour flexibility because Siberian weather cancels flights often.",
    "Confirm flights 48 hours ahead, as weekly service can change quickly.",
    "Bring food and essentials because commercial services are minimal here.",
    "Arrange transport into town before arrival; taxis are not formalized.",
    "Check status directly with the airline, not just digital updates."
  ],
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  "iataCode": "ERG",
  "icao": "UIKE",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "May 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-29",
  "latitude": 61.2750015259,
  "layover_planner_info": "Minimalist terminal with basic waiting areas and manual check-in only. No dining, retail, or currency exchange facilities available. Ground transportation to town center requires pre-arranged private vehicles. Extended layovers require complete self-sufficiency.",
  "longitude": 108.029998779,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 45,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 75,
  "mct_interline": 120,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 75,
  "mct_international_to_international": 90,
  "missed_connection_help": "Contact Angara Airlines or IrAero regional offices for rebooking assistance on limited weekly services. Alternative connections via Irkutsk (IKT) hub may require multi-day delays due to Siberian weather conditions. Emergency coordination through local government authorities.",
  "name": "Yerbogachen Airport",
  "region": "Europe",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "TLK",
      "name": "Talakan Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Yerbogachen Airport (UIKE) operates with three runways designated 07/25, 13/31, and 05/23, positioned at 400 feet elevation in the remote Katangsky District administrative center along the Nizhnyaya Tunguska River. This small regional facility serves as the primary aviation lifeline for Yerbogachen and surrounding settlements in the vast Siberian taiga, operating under challenging weather conditions with timezone Asia/Irkutsk and flight information region coordination through Mirny FIR.\n\nThe airport maintains basic infrastructure suited to harsh northern climate conditions, with minimal terminal facilities designed for essential passenger processing and weather protection. Aviation services focus on supporting regional aircraft operations connecting to Irkutsk and other Siberian cities, with weather monitoring dependent on stations 344 kilometers away due to the remote location and challenging operational environment.\n\nOperational capabilities center on supporting small aircraft and helicopter operations essential for transporting personnel, supplies, and emergency services to isolated communities throughout the Lower Tunguska River basin. The airport serves forestry operations, government administration, and emergency medical evacuation services critical to sustaining human presence in this remote corner of Siberia, where aviation represents the primary reliable transportation link to the outside world during the long winter months when surface transportation becomes extremely difficult.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yerbogachen_Airport"
}