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  "address": {
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    "addressCountry": "Guinea",
    "addressLocality": "Kissidougou"
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      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "45 minutes"
    },
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      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "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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      "name": "Interline Connection Time",
      "value": "150 minutes"
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  "city": "Kissidougou",
  "code": "KSI",
  "connection_tips": "Kissidougou Airport (KSI) is a vital and specialized regional aviation facility situated in the Faranah Region of southeastern Guinea. Because these flights are often restricted to registered NGO and diplomatic personnel, it is mandatory to confirm your manifest status well in advance. Ground transportation into the city center\u2014located approximately 3 kilometers to the northeast\u2014is informal and typically relies on local motorbikes or pre-arranged private vehicles.\n\nFor travelers and logistics planners, the most critical connection tip is recognizing its status as a primary lifeline; in a region where road infrastructure to the capital, Conakry, is exceptionally challenging, KSI acts as the essential node for regional administration and health services. The airfield features a single 1,805-meter unpaved laterite runway situated at an elevation of 1,805 feet; travelers should be aware that flight operations are strictly daylight-dependent and the runway can become unusable during the intense tropical rainy season. Arriving at the airfield at least 2 hours before your departure is recommended to navigate the manual security and manifest checks.\n\nCommercial service is characterized by humanitarian and governmental flights, primarily provided by the United Nations Humanitarian Air Service (UNHAS), which typically connects Kissidougou to Conakry (CKY). The terminal infrastructure is minimalist and functional, providing essential waiting areas but lacking commercial dining, retail, or currency exchange facilities; visitors must be completely self-sufficient with food and water from their point of origin. Given its specialized role, KSI remains a basic but indispensable node in Guinea\u2019s national transportation and logistics network.",
  "country": "Guinea",
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  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Check weather reports during rainy season at this airport.",
    "The compact terminal has few services and delays can stretch with no nearby accommodation.",
    "UNHAS flights restricted to registered humanitarian personnel with strict manifest requirements.",
    "WFP maintains fuel depot and fire services onsite supporting helicopter emergency operations.",
    "Poor road conditions make airfield essential for remote access with basic passenger facilities."
  ],
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    "recent_reviews": [],
    "total_reviews": 0
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  "iataCode": "KSI",
  "icao": "GUKU",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-31",
  "latitude": 9.183,
  "layover_planner_info": "No significant amenities.",
  "longitude": -10.133,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 45,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 90,
  "mct_interline": 150,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 90,
  "mct_international_to_international": 120,
  "missed_connection_help": "Coordinate with local operator.",
  "name": "Kissidougou Airport",
  "region": "Africa",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "CKY",
      "name": "Conakry"
    },
    {
      "code": "FAA",
      "name": "Faranah Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "KNN",
      "name": "Kankan Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "MCA",
      "name": "Macenta Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "NZE",
      "name": "Nz\u00e9r\u00e9kor\u00e9 Airport"
    }
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  "terminal_info": "Kissidougou Airport (KSI), also identified by its ICAO code GUKU, serves as a critical aviation hub in the Faranah Region of southeastern Guinea. Located approximately 3 kilometers southwest of the city center, the facility features a single unpaved laterite runway, designated 01/19, which spans approximately 1,805 meters. Due to the challenging road infrastructure connecting the region to the capital, Conakry, the airport is an essential gateway for both regional transport and large-scale humanitarian operations throughout the country's interior.\n\nThe terminal building at Kissidougou is a basic, functional structure designed to manage essential passenger processing and manifest verification. It does not provide modern commercial amenities such as duty-free shops, restaurants, or luxury lounges; instead, it focuses on providing a secure waiting area for travelers. Most flight operations are conducted by the United Nations Humanitarian Air Service (UNHAS), which utilizes versatile turboprop aircraft like the Cessna 208 Caravan to transport humanitarian personnel and light cargo. These services are typically restricted to registered NGO and diplomatic staff rather than the general public.\n\nInfrastructure at the airport is heavily geared toward logistics and emergency response, including a nearby Advanced Logistics Base (BLA) managed by the World Food Programme. This base features mobile storage units and cold chain capabilities that have been vital during regional health crises. While a Non-Directional Beacon (NDB) provides basic navigational support, pilots must often rely on visual flight rules, and the unpaved runway's condition can be seasonally affected by the region's heavy rains. Ground transportation to Kissidougou is primarily handled via local motorbikes or pre-arranged private vehicles, as formal taxi services are not stationed at the terminal.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kissidougou_Airport"
}