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    "addressCountry": "Israel",
    "addressLocality": "Kiryat Shmona"
  },
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      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "30 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
      "value": "60 minutes"
    },
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      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "60 minutes"
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      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to International Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
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      "value": "90 minutes"
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  "city": "Kiryat Shmona",
  "code": "KSW",
  "connection_tips": "Kiryat Shmona Airport (KSW) is a vital regional aviation hub currently undergoing a transformative reactivation phase as of late 2025, serving as the essential 'Northern Shield' gateway to Israel\u2019s Upper Galilee region. A unique connection advantage is the planned integration with a future national railway station and a dedicated commercial district in southern Kiryat Shmona. The airfield features a well-maintained 1,348-meter asphalt runway situated at an elevation of 377 feet. KSW remains a professional and highly strategic entry point into the agricultural and food-tech heartland of the Galilee.\n\nFor travelers, a critical connection tip is recognizing its status as a high-efficiency link to central Israel; once full commercial service resumes, direct hops to Tel Aviv (Ben Gurion - TLV) and Ramon (ETM) will reduce travel times from several hours by road to approximately 40 minutes. Ground transportation is well-managed, with authorized taxis and pre-arranged shuttles available for the short 5-to-10-minute transit into central Kiryat Shmona. The facility also acts as a critical node for medical evacuations and regional security missions.\n\nThe terminal building, originally constructed in 2006, is being modernized to handle a steady flow of domestic regional passengers. Arriving at the airport at least 90 minutes before your departure is recommended to navigate the thorough security screening common in regional Israeli hubs. Always confirm your flight status via the airline\u2019s app, as regional security conditions can lead to short-notice schedule adjustments.",
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  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Verify departure details as Kiryat Shmona Airport offers limited services.",
    "Arrive 90 minutes early for thorough security screening common at Israeli regional airports.",
    "Plan for the future rail connection and commercial district as part of reactivation projects.",
    "Monitor security conditions as regional circumstances can affect flight schedules.",
    "Book connections to Ben Gurion or Ramon airports for faster access to central Israel."
  ],
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  "iataCode": "KSW",
  "icao": "LLKS",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-30",
  "latitude": 33.216275,
  "layover_planner_info": "Amenities may be basic; plan ahead for food and transport.",
  "longitude": 35.59622,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 30,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 60,
  "mct_interline": 90,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 60,
  "mct_international_to_international": 90,
  "missed_connection_help": "Contact airline or airport authorities for missed connection assistance.",
  "name": "Kiryat Shmona Airport",
  "region": "Asia",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "RPN",
      "name": "Rosh Pina Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "HFA",
      "name": "Haifa International Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "LCA",
      "name": "Larnaca International Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Kiryat Shmona Airport (KSW), also identified by its ICAO code LLKS, is currently undergoing a significant reactivation and expansion phase as of 2025 and 2026. Following nearly two decades of inactivity, the Israeli government has approved a dedicated plan to reopen the facility for civilian traffic, ending its long-standing status as a closed municipal airstrip. This reactivation is a key component of the \"Northern Shield\" initiative, designed to provide functional continuity and rapid aerial access to the Upper Galilee region for commercial, medical, and security purposes.\n\nThe terminal building, originally constructed in 2006, is being modernized and prepared for a steady stream of domestic flights connecting the northern periphery to central Israel. Upon its full reopening, the facility is expected to host direct routes to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) and Ramon Airport (ETM), drastically reducing travel times from several hours by road to approximately 40 minutes by air. The expansion project also integrates the airport into a larger multi-modal transportation hub, which will eventually include a national railway station and a dedicated commercial and housing district in southern Kiryat Shmona.\n\nInfrastructure at the airport centers around a 1,348-meter asphalt runway (03/21), managed by Metailey Kiryat Shmona. While initial operations will focus on domestic regional connections, the strategic long-term roadmap aims to develop the airport into a regional hub for the food-tech and business industries in the north. Ground transportation will be well-supported by new infrastructure connecting the terminal to the city center and the proposed rail network, positioning the airport as a central pillar for the economic rehabilitation and growth of the Galilee region in 2026 and beyond.",
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}