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  "address": {
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    "addressCountry": "Papua New Guinea",
    "addressLocality": "Guriaso"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF)",
    "General Aviation and Private Charter"
  ],
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      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "45 minutes"
    },
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      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    },
    {
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      "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
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    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to International Connection Time",
      "value": "120 minutes"
    },
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      "value": "120 minutes"
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  "city": "Guriaso",
  "code": "GUE",
  "connection_tips": "Guriaso Airport is a remote domestic airstrip in Papua New Guinea. It serves local communities and occasional mission or aid flights. GUE has no scheduled airline service; access is mostly by charter flights. PNG aviation is weather-dependent, so flights can be canceled for days. Upon arrival at GUE, there are no formal terminal facilities, commercial services, or ATMs.\n\nTravelers must be entirely self-sufficient, bringing their own food, water, and essential medical supplies. It is mandatory to have a pre-arranged local contact or guide meet you at the strip, as there are no formal taxi or rental services in the area. Ground transport is limited to local footpaths and occasional private vehicles for transit between village settlements. Visitors should be comfortable with very basic conditions and a high level of logistical self-reliance. Papua New Guinea is a cash-heavy society, and there are absolutely no banking facilities within hundreds of kilometers of Guriaso.\n\nEnsure you have sufficient PNG Kina (PGK) in small denominations before departing from a larger hub like Port Moresby (POM) or Mount Hagen. The regional climate is tropical and humid year-round, with a significant rainy season that can make the unpaved airstrip soft and unusable. When connecting from Guriaso back to an international flight in Port Moresby, always allow for a multi-day buffer in the capital to account for the unpredictable nature of highland aviation. The reward for the journey is access to a truly remote and culturally distinct part of the PNG interior.",
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  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Check ahead for limited amenities and operating hours.",
    "Guriaso Airport is a remote domestic airstrip in Papua New Guinea.",
    "It serves local communities and occasional mission or aid flights.",
    "GUE has no scheduled airline service; access is mostly by charter flights.",
    "PNG aviation is weather-dependent, so flights can be canceled for days."
  ],
  "global_map_link": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=Guriaso+(Keraso)+Airport",
  "google_maps_reviews": {
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    "recent_reviews": [],
    "total_reviews": 0
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  "iataCode": "GUE",
  "icao": "ZGUE",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-30",
  "latitude": -3.583167,
  "layover_planner_info": "Few on-site services; arrange necessities before arrival.",
  "longitude": 141.5895,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 45,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 90,
  "mct_interline": 120,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 90,
  "mct_international_to_international": 120,
  "missed_connection_help": "Contact airline representatives or airport staff for assistance.",
  "name": "Guriaso (Keraso) Airport",
  "region": "Oceania",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "POM",
      "name": "Port Moresby Jacksons International"
    },
    {
      "code": "XYR",
      "name": "Edwaki Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Guriaso Airport, identified by the IATA code GUE and historically known as Keraso, is a remote regional airstrip serving the community of Guriaso in the Sandaun (West Sepik) Province of Papua New Guinea. Situated in the dense tropical rainforests of the northern Sepik basin at an elevation of 400 feet, the airport stands as a vital lifeline for this isolated community. It serves as the primary conduit for the delivery of essential health services, educational supplies, and regional administration in an area almost entirely inaccessible by road.\n\nThe airport's physical infrastructure is minimal and purely functional, featuring a single unpaved runway suitable for STOL (Short Take-off and Landing) operations. There is no formal passenger terminal building or standard commercial amenities such as retail shops or dining facilities; instead, the airport experience is highly informal, with travelers typically waiting in communal shaded areas near the airstrip. Technical support at the site is restricted to essential ground handling services, and pilots must navigate the challenging low-altitude approach and unpredictable tropical weather conditions of the Sepik region, often requiring visual confirmation of the runway surface before landing.\n\nFlight operations at Guriaso are exclusively managed through specialized charter operators and mission aviation organizations, most notably the Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF). These organizations utilize rugged light aircraft like the Twin Otter or Cessna Caravan to connect the community with major regional hubs such as Vanimo or Wewak. These flights are fundamental for the local economy, facilitating the transport of regional agricultural products and serving as the primary means for emergency medical evacuations. Ground transportation from the airstrip is primarily via local footpaths, as the airport remains a true frontier gateway in one of the most geographically diverse and isolated regions of the world.",
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}