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  "@type": "Airport",
  "address": {
    "@type": "PostalAddress",
    "addressCountry": "Central African Republic",
    "addressLocality": "Birao"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "UNHAS (United Nations Humanitarian Air Service)",
    "Regional charter services",
    "Government of CAR (VIP)"
  ],
  "amenityFeature": [
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      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "35 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
      "value": "65 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "65 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to International Connection Time",
      "value": "80 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Interline Connection Time",
      "value": "100 minutes"
    }
  ],
  "city": "Birao",
  "code": "IRO",
  "connection_tips": "Connecting through Birao Airport (IRO) is not a normal hub experience; it is closer to a remote mission stop than a commercial transfer point. The dirt runway sits well outside Birao itself, and most itineraries here involve humanitarian, government, or charter flying rather than scheduled passenger banks. That means your real connection discipline is operational rather than terminal-based.\n\nStay in close contact with the flight operator, carry water and essential supplies, and assume that weather, security conditions, or aircraft tasking can change the plan quickly. There are no meaningful transit facilities, no dependable internet, and no airport hotel fallback if the next leg slips. If you are moving with specialist baggage or aid cargo, confirm weight, loading priority, and onward ground handling before departure from the previous point, because once you are at Birao the practical recovery options are limited and slow.\n\nIt also helps to treat the airport as part of a wider field operation rather than a standalone terminal: keep your documents, communication plan, and contingency contact list with you, because a late change can affect cargo, passenger manifests, and ground pickup all at once. In this part of the Central African Republic, the airport's usefulness is real but fragile, so the best connections are the ones that are pre-coordinated, light on assumptions, and backed by a clear plan for the next road or air leg.",
  "country": "Central African Republic",
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  "flight_search_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=USD",
  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Ground transport: Pre-arrange ground transportation at this airport.",
    "Security is usually quick, but allow extra time during peak departures.",
    "Check flight status before heading to airport at this airport.",
    "Keep documents easily accessible at this airport.",
    "Weather delays possible; check forecasts at this airport."
  ],
  "global_map_link": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=Birao+Airport+Birao",
  "google_maps_reviews": {
    "rating": 0.0,
    "recent_reviews": [],
    "total_reviews": 0
  },
  "hotel_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=USD",
  "iataCode": "IRO",
  "icao": "FEFI",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-29",
  "latitude": 10.23639965057373,
  "layover_planner_info": "No dedicated layover amenities; short transfers recommended.",
  "longitude": 22.716899871826172,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 35,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 65,
  "mct_interline": 100,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 65,
  "mct_international_to_international": 80,
  "missed_connection_help": "Contact airport staff or airline representatives on-site.",
  "name": "Birao Airport",
  "region": "Africa",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "GDI",
      "name": "Gordil Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Birao Airport (IRO) is a domestic aviation facility located in the Vakaga prefecture of northern Central African Republic, near the country's borders with Chad and Sudan. It serves as a vital transportation gateway for this remote and historically isolated region, providing the only reliable link for humanitarian aid, government personnel, and essential supplies. The airport features a single unpaved runway extending approximately 1,800 meters, which is capable of accommodating small propeller aircraft and specialized short-takeoff cargo planes.\n\nThe terminal facility at Birao is extremely basic and functional, reflecting its primary role as a regional hub for non-scheduled flights and humanitarian missions. There are no formal check-in counters, baggage carousels, or automated flight information systems; all airfield activities are conducted manually by the flight crew and local ground assistants. The airstrip is typically served by propeller aircraft operated by humanitarian organizations and occasional government charters originating from the capital, Bangui.\n\nFlight operations at Birao are highly dependent on both favorable weather conditions and the regional security situation, as heavy seasonal rain or intense dust storms can quickly make the unpaved runway unsuitable for landing. The terminal area serves as a central hub for the local community and for international NGOs, where residents often gather to welcome arriving flights or receive essential medical and food supplies. For visitors, the airport provides a rustic and genuine experience of life in one of the most remote corners of the Central African Republic, with virtually no modern amenities.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://www.worlddata.info/africa/central-african-republic/airports.php"
}