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    "addressCountry": "Colombia",
    "addressLocality": "El Yopal"
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    "SATENA"
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      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "30 minutes"
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      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
      "value": "60 minutes"
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      "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "60 minutes"
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      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to International Connection Time",
      "value": "75 minutes"
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  "city": "El Yopal",
  "code": "EYP",
  "connection_tips": "El Yopal Airport (EYP), officially known as El Alcarav\u00e1n, is a premier regional aviation hub located in the heart of Colombia\u2019s Casanare Department. For travelers, a major connection tip is recognizing its status as the economic center of the Llanos (plains); the airport recently underwent a significant bioclimatic modernization in 2018, featuring a unique open-air terminal design that utilizes natural ventilation to reduce energy consumption. Commercial service is robust, with carriers like LATAM Colombia, Avianca, and Clic (formerly EasyFly) providing frequent daily non-stops to the national capital, Bogot\u00e1 (BOG). If you are connecting to international flights in Bogot\u00e1, it is highly recommended to allow a minimum of 3 to 4 hours for the transfer.\n\nGround transportation is exceptionally convenient, with authorized taxis waiting outside the arrivals area for the short 3-kilometer (10-minute) drive into central Yopal. Within the modern terminal, passengers can enjoy local Llanero specialties at several cafes and find uniquely regional handicrafts. Arriving at the airport at least 90 minutes before your departure is sufficient to navigate the manual check-in and security processes.\n\nA significant operational factor is the tropical climate; during the wet season (May to November), intense afternoon thunderstorms can frequently lead to short-notice flight delays. Always confirm your flight status via the airline\u2019s mobile app, as the airport serves as a critical node for both the regional petroleum industry and the traditional cattle ranching sector. EYP remains a professional, high-tech, and culturally welcoming entry point into the vast eastern plains of Colombia.",
  "country": "Colombia",
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  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Arrive about 90 minutes early at Yopal's open-air terminal.",
    "Leave 3-4 hours in Bogot\u00e1 for onward international connections.",
    "Wet-season afternoon storms can trigger short-notice delays.",
    "Authorized taxis outside arrivals reach central Yopal in about 10 minutes.",
    "EYP serves both Casanare's oil sector and Llanos ranching country."
  ],
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  "iataCode": "EYP",
  "icao": "SKYP",
  "international": true,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-29",
  "latitude": 5.31911,
  "layover_planner_info": "Modern bioclimatic terminal with local Llanero cafes and regional handicraft shops. Ground transportation to Yopal center (3km) via authorized taxis. Unique open-air design with natural ventilation system.",
  "longitude": -72.384,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 30,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 60,
  "mct_interline": 90,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 60,
  "mct_international_to_international": 75,
  "missed_connection_help": "Contact LATAM Colombia, Avianca, or EasyFly desks for rebooking assistance on Bogot\u00e1 routes. Allow extended time for alternative connections during wet season weather delays. Local accommodation available in Yopal.",
  "name": "El Yopal Airport",
  "region": "South America",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "BOG",
      "name": "El Dorado International"
    },
    {
      "code": "CCO",
      "name": "Carimagua Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "CUI",
      "name": "Currillo Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "SOX",
      "name": "Alberto Lleras Camargo Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "TAU",
      "name": "Tauramena Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "El Alcarav\u00e1n Airport (SKYP) operates with a single 2,244-meter (7,365-foot) runway equipped with Instrument Landing System (ILS) at 313 meters (1,027 feet) elevation, serving Yopal as the capital of Casanare Department in Colombia's oil-rich Llanos region. Following major 1996 investments totaling 6,100 million pesos by Ecopetrol, BP, and other petroleum companies, the runway was extended to accommodate Antonov 124 cargo aircraft delivering heavy equipment for Cusiana and Cupiagua oil field operations during the 1990s oil boom.\n\nThe airport features a modern bioclimatic terminal building inaugurated in 2018, utilizing unique open-air design with natural ventilation to reduce energy consumption while accommodating tropical climate conditions. Classified as Category 8, the facility provides comprehensive aviation services including Airport Police, SEI Service, SAR, ATS, TMA, Civil Aeronautics administration, hangars, passenger boarding areas, cargo facilities, commercial offices, fuel stations, restaurant, and sports field supporting both commercial and petroleum industry operations.\n\nOperational capabilities center on domestic flights operated by Avianca, LATAM Colombia, and EasyFly providing frequent connections to Bogot\u00e1, with the airport serving as a critical logistics hub for Colombia's petroleum industry in Casanare Department. The facility supports thousands of oil industry workers, engineers, and heavy equipment transport for major energy projects, while maintaining regional connectivity for traditional cattle ranching and agricultural activities in the Colombian Llanos, demonstrating successful integration of energy industry requirements with regional transportation needs.",
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}