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  "address": {
    "@type": "PostalAddress",
    "addressCountry": "East Timor",
    "addressLocality": "Maliana"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "Air Timor"
  ],
  "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": "120 minutes"
    }
  ],
  "city": "Maliana",
  "code": "MPT",
  "connection_tips": "Maliana Airport should be planned as a local access point for Bobonaro, not as a place where you can improvise onward transport after landing. Do not assume there will be a taxi queue, rental desk, or airline staff able to solve a missed pickup. Roads in western Timor-Leste can be slow by mountain and border-area standards, so a transfer that looks simple on the map may still take longer than expected once rain, landslips, checkpoints, or local traffic are involved. MPT works best when the flight, receiving contact, vehicle, and contingency plan have all been agreed before the aircraft departs.\n\nReference data places the field near Maliana in western Timor-Leste, relatively close to the Suai and Dili gateways, but public passenger infrastructure at the airport itself is minimal. If someone is meeting you, confirm the exact vehicle, driver name, and contact method before departure, because small-airfield arrivals in Timor-Leste can quickly become awkward if timing shifts and there is no reliable fallback service waiting outside the strip. If your trip continues toward Dili, Suai, or frontier communities, leave generous time rather than trying to build a tight same-day chain around an uncertain local pickup.\n\nIf your itinerary depends on reaching Maliana town, an NGO compound, a government office, or communities closer to the Indonesian border, the main thing to organize is the road leg, not the airport experience. This matters even more in the wet season and on cross-district journeys. Carry water, some food, and enough cash for the rest of the day because the airport is not a place to recover comfortably from a delay.",
  "country": "East Timor",
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  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "No commercial passenger service - mainly for government and humanitarian flights.",
    "Pre-arrange a private vehicle pickup for Maliana arrivals rather than expecting taxis at the strip.",
    "The airfield is close to town, but onward trips into the hills can still take time.",
    "Bring food and water because there are effectively no passenger services on site.",
    "Check for seasonal rain impacts because small-aircraft and road conditions can both change quickly."
  ],
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  "google_maps_reviews": {
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    "recent_reviews": [],
    "total_reviews": 0
  },
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  "iataCode": "MPT",
  "icao": "WPMN",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-29",
  "latitude": -8.97224,
  "layover_planner_info": "Limited amenities; arrange layover needs in advance.",
  "longitude": 125.214996,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 45,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 90,
  "mct_interline": 120,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 90,
  "mct_international_to_international": 120,
  "missed_connection_help": "Contact airline service desk for missed connections.",
  "name": "Maliana Airport",
  "region": "Asia",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "AUT",
      "name": "Atauro Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "DIL",
      "name": "Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "OEC",
      "name": "Rota Do S\u00e2ndalo Oecusse Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "VIQ",
      "name": "Viqueque Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Maliana Airport (MPT) serves the city of Maliana and the Bobonaro Municipality in the western region of East Timor, situated near the border with Indonesia. The terminal is a functional, single-story facility designed to support regional domestic flights and light aircraft operations that connect this important agricultural and administrative center with the national capital, Dili. Its straightforward architecture reflects its status as a vital transport link for local residents, government officials, and humanitarian personnel navigating the rugged terrain of the country's interior.\n\nThe terminal experience at Maliana is simple and characterized by its relaxed, provincial atmosphere. Inside, the passenger waiting area is modest, featuring basic check-in counters and a simple arrivals hall where baggage is processed with local efficiency. Security and boarding procedures are managed with a focus on regional connectivity, ensuring that passengers can transition quickly from the arrivals area to the town's various residential and commercial districts. The facility typically operates during daylight hours, and travelers are advised to check flight schedules, as services can be influenced by regional logistical requirements and seasonal weather conditions common in the mountains.\n\nAmenities within the MPT terminal are minimal, typically including small local vendors offering basic refreshments and traditional snacks. While the airport does not feature extensive retail or dining outlets, its location just a few kilometers from the center of Maliana provides access to the community's local services, markets, and administrative centers. Ground transport is readily available outside the arrivals exit, primarily consisting of local taxi services and private hire vehicles providing reliable connections across the municipality and the surrounding rice-growing districts. The airport's minimal infrastructure emphasizes its role as a vital but practical lifeline for the Maliana community and its critical connectivity within western East Timor.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://skyvector.com/airport/WPMN/Maliana-Airport"
}