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    "addressCountry": "United States of America",
    "addressLocality": "New Stuyahok"
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  "airlines": [
    "American Airlines"
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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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  "city": "New Stuyahok",
  "code": "KNW",
  "connection_tips": "Connecting through New Stuyahok Airport (KNW) requires a unique understanding of Alaska's bush aviation logistics. Travelers should be aware that the 3,281-foot gravel runway (14/32) is designed for rugged regional aircraft, and flight operations are heavily dictated by southwestern Alaska's unpredictable and often extreme weather. Passengers are strongly advised to be entirely self-sufficient, carrying their own water, snacks, and high-quality cold-weather gear, especially during the long winter months. Always confirm your flight status via satellite phone or radio if possible before heading to the airstrip, as the 'unattended' status means there is no local desk to assist with missed connections or last-minute changes.\n\nAs a remote village airport located in the Bristol Bay region, KNW serves as a vital lifeline, with almost all commercial traffic funneling through Dillingham Airport (DLG), approximately 50 miles to the southwest. Fog, high winds, and heavy snowfall can cause sudden cancellations or significant delays, so maintaining a flexible schedule is not just a tip, but a necessity. Ground transportation within the village is informal, typically involving ATVs, snowmobiles (locally known as snowmachines), or the occasional truck, so coordinate with local contacts or your air carrier in advance.\n\nThe primary carrier is Grant Aviation, which operates scheduled bush flights and charters essential for residents and visitors alike. There are no traditional terminal amenities at New Stuyahok; the facility is largely unattended and lacks food services, climate-controlled waiting areas, or restrooms. For those connecting to further destinations in Alaska or the lower 48 states, the 'Dillingham Connection' is the standard route, where larger regional carriers provide links to Anchorage (ANC).",
  "country": "United States of America",
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  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Check latest schedules when connecting through New Stuyahok Airport.",
    "Expect delays or cancellations due to fog or storms; always have a buffer day.",
    "Adhere to strict weight limits for baggage on small bush planes to avoid bumps.",
    "Arrange for your host to meet you at the airstrip as there is no terminal building.",
    "Book directly on airline websites like Grant Aviation for the most accurate schedules."
  ],
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  "iataCode": "KNW",
  "icao": "PANW",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-30",
  "latitude": 59.451838,
  "layover_planner_info": "Limited amenities; arrange layover needs in advance.",
  "longitude": -157.373829,
  "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 service desk for missed connections.",
  "name": "New Stuyahok Airport",
  "region": "America",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "ATL",
      "name": "Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International"
    },
    {
      "code": "KGK",
      "name": "Koliganek Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "KLL",
      "name": "Levelock Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "New Stuyahok Airport (KNW), designated PANW, operates as a vital state-owned public aviation facility serving the village of New Stuyahok in Alaska's Dillingham Census Area, positioned at coordinates 59.452\u00b0N, 157.374\u00b0W at an elevation of 364 feet above mean sea level approximately one nautical mile west of the village center in the heart of Alaska's Bristol Bay region. This essential airport represents a crucial transportation link for a remote Alaska Native community of approximately 500 residents where aviation services provide the primary year-round access to essential services, healthcare, education, and economic opportunities throughout southwestern Alaska's challenging terrain where alternative transportation methods remain heavily dependent on seasonal conditions and geographic constraints typical of Alaska's vast rural regions.\n\nThe airport operates with a single gravel runway designated 14/32 measuring 3,281 by 98 feet, constructed in 2006 when the facility was relocated one mile west from its previous location to provide improved operational capabilities for the regional aircraft essential for serving Alaska's Bristol Bay communities. Flight operations must accommodate southwestern Alaska's extreme weather conditions including harsh winters, strong coastal winds, seasonal precipitation, and rapidly changing weather patterns that significantly impact flight scheduling and operational safety throughout this remote region where aviation represents the only reliable year-round transportation option. The facility maintains essential communication and navigation equipment necessary for safe bush aviation operations while accommodating approximately 1,000 annual aircraft operations consisting of 26% air taxi services and 74% general aviation activities that reflect the airport's diverse role serving both scheduled transportation and private aviation needs.\n\nTerminal facilities remain purposefully basic and functional, emphasizing essential aircraft operations and passenger processing rather than extensive amenities, reflecting both the village's modest size and the airport's critical role as a practical transportation lifeline for Bristol Bay region communities. The compact facility provides fundamental passenger services appropriate for Alaska's bush aviation environment, including basic shelter from harsh weather conditions, minimal waiting areas, and essential communication systems necessary for coordinating scheduled flights and charter operations connecting New Stuyahok to Dillingham, Anchorage, and other regional destinations. Passenger processing capabilities accommodate the scheduled Peninsula Airways (PenAir) services to Dillingham Airport along with charter operations and general aviation activities that support diverse community transportation needs throughout this geographically isolated but culturally significant Alaska Native region.\n\nThe airport's strategic importance extends far beyond passenger transportation to supporting essential services including emergency medical evacuations, supply deliveries, government administration, and maintaining vital connectivity for Alaska Native cultural activities and subsistence lifestyle practices that define community life throughout the Bristol Bay region. Historical passenger activity recorded 781 commercial enplanements in 2008, representing a 24% decrease from the 1,031 enplanements in 2007, reflecting the variable demand typical of rural Alaskan aviation markets influenced by economic conditions, weather patterns, and seasonal activities including fishing and subsistence practices. Despite its modest infrastructure and operational challenges, New Stuyahok Airport represents an indispensable component of Alaska's bush aviation network, supporting cultural preservation, economic development, and essential connectivity for Alaska Native communities throughout the Bristol Bay region where reliable aviation services provide the only practical means of accessing healthcare, education, and economic opportunities otherwise severely constrained by the region's remote geography and extreme seasonal conditions.",
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}