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    "addressCountry": "Tajikistan",
    "addressLocality": "Bokhtar (Qurghonteppa)"
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  "connection_tips": "Bokhtar International Airport (KQT), formerly known as Qurghonteppa, is a premier aviation gateway serving as the essential link to southern Tajikistan\u2019s Khatlon region. If you are connecting to international flights in Dushanbe, allow a minimum of 3 to 4 hours for the transfer to account for security and immigration. Arriving at the airport at least 3 hours before international departures is mandatory during peak banks to navigate the thorough immigration checks comfortably. KQT remains a professional and increasingly important node in Central Asia\u2019s transportation network.\n\nFor travelers, a standout feature is the airport's modern terminal building, which efficiently handles both domestic traffic and international services\u2014primarily connecting the region to major Russian hubs like Moscow, Novosibirsk, and Omsk via Somon Air. Ground transportation is well-managed, with central Bokhtar just 5 kilometers to the northeast; local taxis are readily available outside arrivals, though it is recommended to negotiate the fare upfront. A significant operational factor is the southern climate; during the winter months, morning fog can occasionally lead to short-notice delays on the robust asphalt runway.\n\nCommercial service provides frequent domestic links to the national capital, Dushanbe (DYU). Within the terminal, passengers have access to essential amenities including customs services, small retail shops offering local Tajik products, and food outlets serving regional snacks. Always confirm your flight status via the airline\u2019s app and ensure you have all necessary travel documents printed for local checkpoints.",
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  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Visa services are limited onsite at this airport.",
    "Secure electronic visa before travel and keep multiple copies for local checkpoints.",
    "Premier aviation gateway serving as essential link to southern Tajikistan's Khatlon region.",
    "Allow 3-4 hours for Dushanbe connections to account for security and immigration processing.",
    "Arrive 3 hours early for international departures to navigate thorough immigration checks."
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  "iataCode": "KQT",
  "icao": "UTDT",
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  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-31",
  "latitude": 37.865,
  "layover_planner_info": "Basic seating and kiosk.",
  "longitude": 68.865,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 45,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 90,
  "mct_interline": 150,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 90,
  "mct_international_to_international": 120,
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  "name": "Qurghonteppa International Airport",
  "region": "Asia",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "DYU",
      "name": "Dushanbe"
    },
    {
      "code": "TJU",
      "name": "Kulob Airport"
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  "terminal_info": "Bokhtar International Airport (KQT), formerly known as Qurghonteppa International Airport, operates as one of Tajikistan's four international airports serving the southern Khatlon region from its location five kilometers northeast of Bokhtar city (formerly Qurghonteppa) near Levakant village. The terminal building features a compact and functional design that prioritizes intuitive navigation for passengers, with an extremely simple structure that allows for fast processing through the facility. As a regional hub handling approximately 30,000 to 50,000 passengers annually, the terminal focuses on essential services rather than extensive amenities, reflecting its role in connecting this part of Tajikistan to domestic destinations and key international routes to Moscow, Novosibirsk, Omsk, and T\u00fcrkmenabat.\n\nPassenger facilities at Bokhtar International Airport provide the basic amenities necessary for comfortable travel, including check-in counters, customs services, and security processing areas adapted to both domestic and international flight requirements. The terminal houses several food outlets where travelers can have a snack or coffee, along with small retail shops offering essential travel items and local products. While the airport does not feature extensive shopping or dining options typical of larger international hubs, the available services are designed to meet the practical needs of passengers transitioning through this important regional gateway in southern Tajikistan.\n\nRecent infrastructure improvements have significantly enhanced the airport's operational capabilities, including runway reconstruction that now accommodates modern medium-haul aircraft such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737, expanding the facility's capacity beyond its previous limitation to smaller regional aircraft. Ambitious development plans include construction of a new passenger terminal designed to handle up to 500 passengers per hour, reflecting the airport's growing importance in Tajikistan's aviation network. The current terminal maintains efficient operations for both helicopters of all types and commercial aircraft, with ground handling procedures adapted to serve the mix of domestic flights and regional international connections that characterize the airport's route network.",
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