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  "@type": "Airport",
  "address": {
    "@type": "PostalAddress",
    "addressCountry": "Colombia",
    "addressLocality": "Fundaci\u00f3n"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "Regional and charter operators"
  ],
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      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "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"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Interline Connection Time",
      "value": "0 minutes"
    }
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  "city": "Fundaci\u00f3n",
  "code": "FDA",
  "connection_tips": "Fundaci\u00f3n Airport (FDA) is a small regional airfield located in the Magdalena Department of northern Colombia. Since the airport primarily serves general aviation and lacks scheduled commercial airline service, it functions more as a landing strip for private, charter, or recreational flights rather than a standard transit hub. For travelers needing to connect to commercial destinations, the strategy involves a ground transfer to larger nearby international airports. The most common connection point is Sim\u00f3n Bol\u00edvar International Airport (SMR) in Santa Marta, which is approximately 65 kilometers away and takes about 1.5 to 2 hours by car.\n\nAlternatively, Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ) in Barranquilla is roughly a 2-hour drive from Fundaci\u00f3n. Transit within the airfield is minimal, with no large terminal buildings, duty-free shops, or passenger lounges. Most passengers utilize moto-taxis or local yellow cabs for short hops into the town of Fundaci\u00f3n. For longer distances, Fundaci\u00f3n is a major regional hub for bus travel.\n\nCompanies like Copetran and Expreso Brasilia offer frequent services to major Colombian cities, including Bogot\u00e1, Cartagena, and Barranquilla. Travelers are advised to use reputable bus lines or pre-arranged private transfers rather than hailing street taxis for inter-city travel. For pilots, it is important to note that FDA does not publish its own weather data (METAR); instead, flight planning usually relies on the Santa Marta (SMR) reports. While the airport is occasionally used for skydiving and flight training, its role for most travelers is as a gateway to the Magdalena region\u2019s terrestrial transit networks rather than an aerial connection point.",
  "country": "Colombia",
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  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Check ahead for tropical weather and charter availability.",
    "Fundaci\u00f3n Airport links Colombia's Caribbean coast with Barranquilla.",
    "It mostly handles regional turboprops and general aviation.",
    "The terminal is basic with local taxi ranks.",
    "Plan to prebook your transfer to the city center."
  ],
  "global_map_link": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=Fundaci\u00f3n+Airport",
  "google_maps_reviews": {
    "rating": 0.0,
    "recent_reviews": [],
    "total_reviews": 0
  },
  "hotel_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=COP",
  "iataCode": "FDA",
  "icao": "SKFU",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-31",
  "latitude": 10.5333,
  "layover_planner_info": "Layover options are minimal; plan ahead.",
  "longitude": -74.2,
  "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": "Fundaci\u00f3n Airport",
  "region": "MAG",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "SMR",
      "name": "Sim\u00f3n Bol\u00edvar International Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "VUP",
      "name": "Alfonso L\u00f3pez Pumarejo Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Fundaci\u00f3n Airport operates a basic terminal building serving this Caribbean coastal town in Colombia's Magdalena Department. The terminal features minimal passenger processing facilities with limited scheduled regional service and charter operations. Check-in procedures are basic with no ATM facilities, requiring cash transactions, and walking distance from terminal to aircraft approximately 35 meters across the small regional airfield.\n\nPassenger processing follows basic Colombian domestic aviation procedures with simple security screening when required. No international flights operate from this regional coastal location, eliminating customs and immigration requirements. Flight schedules frequently change due to regional carrier operational constraints and weather conditions affecting coastal operations.\n\nTerminal amenities are minimal, consisting of basic waiting areas without air conditioning, simple restroom facilities, and basic passenger information. No banking facilities, ATMs, commercial lounges, restaurants, or retail facilities are available due to the very limited infrastructure. Accessibility is limited to basic ground-level access. Family facilities are minimal, with basic seating areas and restroom access, as the airport primarily serves regional transportation connecting this coastal community to larger Colombian cities rather than tourism, providing essential aviation connectivity for residents of this Caribbean coastal region known for its proximity to Tayrona National Park and traditional coastal culture.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://www.worlddata.info/america/colombia/airports.php"
}