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  "address": {
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    "addressCountry": "Bolivia",
    "addressLocality": "San Mat\u00edas"
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    "Boliviana de Aviaci\u00f3n"
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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"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "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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  "city": "San Mat\u00edas",
  "code": "MQK",
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  "connection_tips": "San Mat\u00edas Airport (MQK) is a critical and strategically located regional aviation hub in the far eastern Santa Cruz Department of Bolivia, positioned just a few kilometers from the international border with Brazil. Standard car taxis are also available but in limited numbers. Travelers heading across the border must ensure they obtain all mandatory exit stamps from the Bolivian immigration office located within the town center BEFORE proceeding to the border crossing. In the event of a grounded flight, be prepared for a grueling overland bus journey to Santa Cruz that can exceed 30 hours.\n\nLocated approximately 1.4 kilometers north of the town center, getting to and from the terminal is exceptionally rapid due to its close proximity to the urban core. It is essential to agree on the fare beforehand as meters are not utilized. The airport primarily handles domestic rotations to the regional hub at Santa Cruz de la Sierra (VVI). Arriving 90 minutes before your domestic departure is typically sufficient.\n\nFor most travelers, local mototaxis (motorcycle taxis) provide the most common and agile method of transport into town; a typical ride takes less than 5 minutes and is very affordable. A unique and major highlight of connecting through MQK is its role as a key gateway for cross-border travel to C\u00e1ceres or Cuiab\u00e1 in Brazil. The runway is an unpaved grass-and-dirt surface, which makes flight operations exceptionally sensitive to the tropical rainy season (December to March); sudden cancellations are common after heavy downpours. Always carry sufficient Bolivianos (BOB) in cash for all local transactions and transport, as international card systems and ATMs are notoriously unreliable in this frontier region.",
  "country": "Bolivia",
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  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Verify the border status with Brazil if connecting by land.",
    "Grass runway; expect cancellations during the tropical wet season.",
    "The airport is only 1.4 km from town; a taxi takes 5 minutes.",
    "Check for domestic schedule changes at least 24 hours prior.",
    "Carry plenty of Bolivianos (BOB) as international cards are rarely accepted.",
    "MQK works best as a San Mat\u00edas and border access field, not a place to linger.",
    "Arrange your border transfer before arrival instead of relying on airport services."
  ],
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  "google_maps_reviews": {
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    "recent_reviews": [],
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  "iataCode": "MQK",
  "icao": "SLTI",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "May 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-29",
  "latitude": -16.339199,
  "layover_planner_info": "Limited amenities; arrange layover needs in advance.",
  "longitude": -58.401901,
  "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": "San Mat\u00edas Airport",
  "region": "South America",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "VVI",
      "name": "Viru Viru International Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "PSZ",
      "name": "Capit\u00e1n Av. Salvador Ogaya G. airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "San Mat\u00edas Airport (MQK), also known as SLTI, is a vital regional aviation facility situated approximately 1.4 kilometers north of the town center of San Mat\u00edas, in the Santa Cruz Department of eastern Bolivia. Located just a few kilometers from the Brazilian border, the airport serves as a critical entry point and logistical hub for this remote frontier region. It plays an essential role in connecting the isolated communities of the Bolivian Pantanal with the regional capital, Santa Cruz de la Sierra, effectively bypassing the often-difficult road journeys through the vast wetlands and forests of the Chiquitania.\n\nThe passenger terminal is a small, functional structure designed for low-volume regional transit and general aviation. Facilities are basic and focused on essential needs, featuring a modest waiting area and administrative desks for security and customs processing. The airfield is equipped with a non-directional beacon (NDB) for navigation and features a 1,960-meter unpaved runway, which is typically composed of stabilized earth and grass. While the runway length is significant, its unpaved surface primarily accommodates rugged turboprop aircraft and light piston planes suitable for the region's tropical environment. Operations are conducted strictly during daylight hours under Visual Flight Rules (VFR), as the facility lacks extensive runway lighting systems.\n\nStrategically, San Mat\u00edas Airport is a key node for the Bolivian Air Force's regional operations and various humanitarian charter flights that provide a lifeline for medical emergencies and government logistics. It also supports the growing eco-tourism sector in the Pantanal, offering a starting point for visitors exploring the world's largest tropical wetland area. Ground transportation from the terminal to the town center is primarily managed via local mototaxis and private arrangements, with the commute taking less than five minutes. Travelers utilizing MQK are advised to coordinate their logistics through authorized charter channels or the military-run airline Transportes A\u00e9reos Bolivianos (TAB), as scheduled commercial service remains intermittent.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://skyvector.com/airport/SLTI/San-Mat\u00edas-Airport"
}