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    "addressCountry": "Papua New Guinea",
    "addressLocality": "Long Island"
  },
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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"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to International Connection Time",
      "value": "120 minutes"
    },
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  "city": "Long Island",
  "code": "LSJ",
  "connection_tips": "Long Island Airport (LSJ) is an exceptionally remote domestic airstrip located on Long Island in the Madang Province of Papua New Guinea. For travelers, the most critical tip is that PNG island aviation is highly weather-dependent; heavy tropical rains and coastal fog can lead to sudden flight cancellations that may last for several days. Travelers must be entirely self-sufficient, bringing their own food, water, and essential medical supplies. Visitors should be comfortable with very basic conditions and a high level of logistical self-reliance. The regional climate is tropical and humid year-round, with a significant rainy season from December to March that can make the unpaved airstrip soft and unusable.\n\nServing the local rural communities and occasional government or aid missions, the airport features an unpaved airstrip that primarily handles small turboprop aircraft like the De Havilland Twin Otter or Quest Kodiak. Upon arrival at LSJ, expect extremely basic conditions. It is mandatory to have a pre-arranged local contact or host meet you at the strip, as there are no formal taxi or rental services on the island. Papua New Guinea is a cash-heavy society, and there are absolutely no banking facilities on Long Island. When connecting from Long Island back to an international flight in Port Moresby, always allow for a multi-day buffer to account for the unpredictable nature of regional aviation.\n\nThere is no regularly scheduled commercial airline service to LSJ; access is almost exclusively via private charter flights operated by Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) or specialized bush pilot organizations originating from the regional hub at Madang (MAG). There are no formal terminal facilities, commercial services, or ATMs. Ground transport is limited to local footpaths and occasional private vehicles for transit between village settlements. Ensure you have sufficient PNG Kina (PGK) in small denominations before departing from Madang. The reward for the journey is access to one of the most culturally authentic and ecologically pristine parts of the PNG interior where traditional ways of life remain vibrant.",
  "country": "Papua New Guinea",
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  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Ground transport: Long Island's airstrip lacks taxi service service.",
    "Locals provide boat rides to villages, so negotiate fares in advance.",
    "Check your flight status before leaving for the airport.",
    "Allow extra time during peak travel periods at this airport.",
    "Keep important documents easily accessible at this airport."
  ],
  "global_map_link": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=Long+Island+Airport",
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    "recent_reviews": [],
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  "iataCode": "LSJ",
  "icao": "AYLX",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-30",
  "latitude": -5.3604,
  "layover_planner_info": "Limited amenities; prepare necessities in advance.",
  "longitude": 147.0177,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 45,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 90,
  "mct_interline": 110,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 90,
  "mct_international_to_international": 120,
  "missed_connection_help": "Contact airline desks for rebooking assistance.",
  "name": "Long Island Airport",
  "region": "Oceania",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "LHR",
      "name": "London Heathrow Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Long Island Airport (LSJ) is an extremely remote and basic aviation facility located on the western coast of Long Island, within Papua New Guinea's Madang Province. Situated near the village of Matapun, the airport serves as a critical, albeit limited, link for the volcanic island's isolated communities. The approach to the airfield is visually spectacular, offering pilots and passengers sweeping views of the island's lush tropical terrain and the expansive Bismarck Sea.\n\nThe facility does not feature a formal terminal building or any modern passenger amenities. Instead, the airport consists primarily of a single grass-surfaced runway, measuring approximately 614 meters in length. There are no check-in counters, waiting lounges, or dining facilities on-site; travelers arriving or departing from Long Island must be fully self-sufficient and prepared for the rustic conditions typical of Papua New Guinea's regional airstrips. Maintenance of the grass strip is often periodic, and its condition can vary significantly depending on local weather and usage.\n\nDue to the lack of scheduled commercial services, Long Island Airport is used almost exclusively for private charter flights, emergency medical evacuations, and specialized government or NGO missions. Logistics must be coordinated well in advance, often through the provincial hub of Madang (MAG). There are no formal ground transportation services at the airport; instead, visitors typically rely on local residents for boat transfers or foot travel to nearby villages. Travelers are advised to carry ample local currency and essential supplies, as the airport area remains entirely disconnected from modern retail or banking networks.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://skyvector.com/airport/AYLX/Long-Island-Airport"
}