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  "address": {
    "@type": "PostalAddress",
    "addressCountry": "Ukraine",
    "addressLocality": "Kherson"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "Regional Charter",
    "Private Aviation"
  ],
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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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      "value": "0 minutes"
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  "city": "Kherson",
  "code": "KHE",
  "connection_tips": "Connecting at Kherson International Airport (KHE) is currently not possible as all commercial passenger operations are indefinitely suspended. In a standard operational environment, a 'connection' here typically involved transitioning from an international flight from Istanbul (IST) to a domestic link to Kyiv's Boryspil (KBP). The integrated terminal design allowed for very fast transitions, often in under 15 minutes, provided passengers remained within the secure airside zone. However, due to the current regional security situation, no flight connections are scheduled for 2026. Ground transportation is the most critical factor for authorized personnel transiting through the Kherson area.\n\nWhile the road journey to the city center was historically straightforward, all movements are now highly regulated. It is essential to have pre-arranged authorization and to coordinate with regional security forces for any travel near the airfield grounds. Digital information displays at the terminal are defunct, and any real-time updates are managed through government and military communication channels. Always have your identification and mission-related travel permits ready for inspection multiple times during any authorized transit. Practical preparation for a KHE transit in its current state requires complete self-sufficiency.\n\nThere are no ATMs, currency exchange offices, or food services operational at the airport. Anyone authorized to visit the site must carry their own water, food, and medical supplies. Mobile reception in the Chornobaivka area can be intermittent, so having maps and emergency contact details saved for offline access is a vital precaution. If your travel involves moving to other parts of Ukraine, always allow a generous buffer of at least 12 to 24 hours for road transit, as regional infrastructure is under constant repair.",
  "country": "Ukraine",
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  "flight_search_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=USD",
  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Kherson International is currently non-operational; check official govt updates 4 any future...",
    "No ATMs or shops are operational on-site; travelers must be 100% self-sufficient 4 any...",
    "The apt is in Chornobaivka, 11km from town; all road travel is subject 2 regional sec checks.",
    "Monitor official Ukrainian airspace notices as commercial flights remain suspended nationwide in...",
    "The 2021 runway rebuild was nearly complete before war; it remains key asset 4 future restoration."
  ],
  "global_map_link": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=Kherson%20International%20Airport%20Airport",
  "google_maps_reviews": {
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    "recent_reviews": [],
    "total_reviews": 0
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  "iataCode": "KHE",
  "icao": "UKOH",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-29",
  "latitude": 46.6758,
  "layover_planner_info": "No dedicated layover amenities; plan accordingly.",
  "longitude": 32.506401,
  "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 airline or airport staff for assistance.",
  "name": "Kherson International Airport",
  "region": "Europe",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "NLV",
      "name": "Mykolaiv International Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "SIP",
      "name": "Simferopol International Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Kherson International Airport (KHE) was historically the premier aviation gateway for the southern region of Ukraine, serving the city of Kherson and the surrounding agricultural heartland. Before the onset of full-scale conflict in 2022, the airport featured a modern integrated passenger terminal that managed both domestic routes to Kyiv and international flights to Istanbul. The facility was at the final stages of a major $25 million redevelopment project in late 2021, which included a complete reconstruction of the 2,500-meter concrete runway to meet ICAO Category I standards.\n\nAs of early 2026, the airport remains in a non-operational state following extensive damage sustained during the defense and liberation of the Kherson region. Satellite and on-the-ground reporting indicate that the passenger terminal, which once housed modern check-in counters and a sleek VIP lounge, is currently in a state of ruin with significant structural damage to the roof and facade. The airport's strategic location in Chornobaivka made it a central point of military engagement, resulting in the destruction of most pre-war navigation aids and ground handling equipment.\n\nThe pre-war layout of the terminal was designed for efficient passenger flow, with arrivals and departures housed on a single integrated level. The departures hall featured several cafes serving local southern Ukrainian delicacies and retail outlets offering travel essentials. The airport had been preparing to handle up to 500,000 passengers annually following the completion of its runway and terminal upgrades. Currently, all commercial services\u2014including free Wi-Fi, lounges, and duty-free shopping\u2014are indefinitely suspended as the region focuses on humanitarian and state security priorities.\n\nGround transportation between the airport and the Kherson city center, located approximately 11 kilometers away, is currently limited to humanitarian and state-authorized vehicle movements. The road link via the M14 highway, which previously facilitated a 15-to-20 minute transit, is subject to regional security protocols. Travelers and aviation operators are advised that the facility is not a candidate for early reopening under the national aviation roadmap, and any future restoration will require a significant international reconstruction effort once security guarantees are established for southern Ukrainian airspace.",
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}