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  "address": {
    "@type": "PostalAddress",
    "addressCountry": "Colombia",
    "addressLocality": "La Macarena"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "SATENA",
    "CLIC Air",
    "Charter Services"
  ],
  "amenityFeature": [
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      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "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"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Interline Connection Time",
      "value": "60 minutes"
    }
  ],
  "city": "La Macarena",
  "code": "LMC",
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  "connection_tips": "La Macarena Airport (LMC) is a vital regional aviation hub in the Meta Department of Colombia, serving the town of La Macarena and acting as the primary air gateway for the world-renowned Ca\u00f1o Cristales, the 'River of Five Colors. ' The airport primarily handles domestic flights operated by major carriers like SATENA and specialized charters, connecting La Macarena to major national hubs such as Bogot\u00e1 (BOG) and Villavicencio (VVC). The most reliable and affordable way to reach your guesthouse or the park entrance is via local 'moto-taxis' which meet every scheduled arrival. For those exploring the river, pre-arranged boat transfers and guide services are essential and should be coordinated through your specialized tour operator before landing. The regional climate is tropical and humid, with a significant rainy season that can lead to localized flight groundings.\n\nFor travelers, the most critical tip is that Ca\u00f1o Cristales is only accessible from June to November; during this peak season, arriving at least 2 hours before departures is standard to navigate the thorough security and environmental permit checks. It is standard practice to negotiate the fare beforehand, typically around 2,000 to 5,000 COP. Facilities at LMC are functional and professional, following a terminal renovation in recent years. When connecting back to a long-haul international flight from Bogot\u00e1, always allow for a minimum 6-hour buffer to account for potential regional delays and the security transition in the capital.\n\nUpon arrival at the LMC airstrip, ground transportation is uniquely coordinated; the town center is located just a few hundred meters from the terminal. A unique tip for visitors is the mandatory environmental fee which must be paid in cash at a dedicated booth before exiting the terminal hall. Amenities include a waiting lounge and a few local snack kiosks serving traditional Llanero specialties. LMC provide a professional and remarkably direct entry point for those seeking the ultimate authentic eco-tourism experience in the Colombian interior.",
  "country": "Colombia",
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  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Gateway to Ca\u00f1o Cristales 'River of Five Colors' - June-November access only.",
    "1,600M asphalt runway - daylight ops only in Serran\u00eda de la Macarena National Park.",
    "Mandatory environmental briefing and cash fee at terminal before exit.",
    "Town center <1km via moto-taxi (2,000-5,000 COP); pre-arrange boat transfers.",
    "SATENA/CLIC to Bogot\u00e1 and Villavicencio - arrive 90min early in peak season."
  ],
  "global_map_link": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=La+Macarena+Airport",
  "google_maps_reviews": {
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    "recent_reviews": [],
    "total_reviews": 0
  },
  "hotel_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=COP",
  "iataCode": "LMC",
  "icao": "SKNA",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-30",
  "latitude": 2.17565,
  "layover_planner_info": "Compact terminal with shared arrivals/departures hall, check-in counters, modest waiting area. Small kiosks for refreshments/snacks. 1,600m runway. Town center <1km via moto-taxi.",
  "longitude": -73.78674,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 45,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 90,
  "mct_interline": 60,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 90,
  "mct_international_to_international": 120,
  "missed_connection_help": "Contact SATENA or CLIC representatives. Allow 6hr buffer for Bogot\u00e1 international connections due to weather delays and security transitions.",
  "name": "La Macarena Airport",
  "region": "South America",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "CQT",
      "name": "Caquetania Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "SJE",
      "name": "Jorge E. Gonzalez Torres Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "La Macarena Airport is the principal air access point for Ca\u00f1o Cristales and the Serrania de la Macarena region, which gives it an unusually clear tourism role for a small Colombian airport. Public aerodrome data lists SKNA as a small airport with airline service, and that service is tied directly to the short seasonal window when visitors come for the famous river and park landscape.\n\nThat makes LMC different from a generic provincial strip. Passenger flow is shaped by eco-tourism, environmental controls, and the town's dependence on small-aircraft links from larger Colombian cities.\n\nLMC should therefore be described as a compact nature-tourism gateway where the airport's importance comes from access to Ca\u00f1o Cristales and the surrounding protected landscape, not from large-terminal amenities.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://skyvector.com/airport/SKNA/La-Macarena-Airport"
}