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  "@type": "Airport",
  "address": {
    "@type": "PostalAddress",
    "addressCountry": "Afghanistan",
    "addressLocality": "Fayzabad"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "Regional and charter operators"
  ],
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      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "45 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": "0 minutes"
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  "city": "Fayzabad",
  "code": "FBD",
  "connection_tips": "Fayzabad Airport (FBD) is a high-altitude airfield in the rugged Hindu Kush mountains of Afghanistan's Badakhshan Province, and its 'connections' are dictated by extreme weather and security. The most critical connection tip for travelers is the airport's operational volatility. Located in a deep valley at over 4,000 feet, the airport is frequently closed due to heavy snow in winter, high winds, and low cloud cover. It is essential to build several 'buffer days' into any travel plan, as it is common to be stranded for extended periods. Scheduled service is limited, with Kam Air and Ariana Afghan Airlines providing occasional domestic flights to Kabul (KBL).\n\nAlways confirm your flight status directly with the airline's local office in Fayzabad, as online schedules are often inaccurate. The terminal is a very basic structure with no public amenities like cafes or shops. You must arrive with your own food, water, and a fully charged power bank. For ground transportation, there are no formal taxi ranks or rental agencies. You must pre-arrange a 4x4 vehicle with a local contact or your sponsoring organization for the rough journey into Fayzabad city.\n\nSecurity is extremely tight, with multiple checkpoints on the road to the airport and at the facility itself. Keep your 'Tazkira' (national ID) and any travel permits readily accessible. The flight to Kabul is one of the most spectacular in the world, offering breathtaking views of the Hindu Kush, but it is also one of the most challenging. For anyone not involved in government or humanitarian work, FBD is an exceptionally difficult connection point, and travel to the region should only be undertaken with expert local guidance and robust security protocols.",
  "country": "Afghanistan",
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  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Check ahead for security and winter or dry-season dust.",
    "Fayzabad Airport links the Badakhshan province with Kabul.",
    "It mainly serves humanitarian and regional flights.",
    "Travel requires authorization and secured escorts.",
    "Use official channels for scheduling information."
  ],
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  "google_maps_reviews": {
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    "recent_reviews": [],
    "total_reviews": 0
  },
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  "iataCode": "FBD",
  "icao": "OAFZ",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-30",
  "latitude": 37.122148,
  "layover_planner_info": "Layover options are minimal; plan ahead.",
  "longitude": 70.5201,
  "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 the airport information desk for assistance.",
  "name": "Fayzabad Airport",
  "region": "BDS",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "DAZ",
      "name": "Darwaz Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "KWH",
      "name": "Khwahan Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "SGA",
      "name": "Sheghnan Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "TQN",
      "name": "Taleqan Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Fayzabad Airport operates a basic terminal building serving this remote provincial capital in Afghanistan's Badakhshan Province near the Tajikistan border. The terminal features minimal passenger processing facilities with intermittent power supply and basic security screening adapted for challenging mountainous conditions. Check-in procedures are typically manual with walking distance from terminal to aircraft approximately 50 meters across the high-altitude airstrip.\n\nPassenger processing includes strict security measures with thorough documentation checks and baggage inspection due to regional security concerns and border proximity. No regular international flights operate from this remote mountain location, though cross-border coordination with Tajikistan occasionally occurs. The basic terminal provides essential weather protection from extreme mountain climate conditions.\n\nTerminal amenities are minimal, consisting of basic waiting areas with intermittent heating systems essential for high-altitude conditions, simple restroom facilities when operational, and basic weather protection from mountain extremes. No commercial lounges, restaurants, or retail facilities are available due to the remote location and challenging operating environment. Accessibility is limited to basic ground-level access. Family facilities are minimal, with basic restroom access when available, as the airport primarily serves essential government transportation, humanitarian missions, and limited regional connectivity rather than regular passenger service, providing vital aviation access for communities in this strategically important but challenging mountainous region of northeastern Afghanistan.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://www.worlddata.info/asia/afghanistan/airports.php"
}