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  "@type": "Airport",
  "address": {
    "@type": "PostalAddress",
    "addressCountry": "Colombia",
    "addressLocality": "Monter\u00eda"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "Avianca"
  ],
  "amenityFeature": [
    {
      "@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": "Monter\u00eda",
  "code": "MTR",
  "connection_tips": "Los Garzones is a functioning commercial airport, so the connection problem here is not lack of service but choosing the right ground option once you land in Cordoba. If your actual destination is San Antero, Covenas, Lorica, or another coastal point, treat that as a longer separate road leg rather than as a quick airport hop. Los Garzones has solid domestic relevance, but smaller regional airports can still be affected by weather, congestion, or rolling schedule changes, and a missed onward leg in Colombia can waste most of a day.\n\nCurrent airport and transport references show an official taxi rank outside the passenger terminal and a typical ride of about 20 minutes into Monter\u00eda. Monter\u00eda may look compact on the map, but onward travel across the department can still take time and should not be bolted too tightly onto a flight arrival. If you are only going into Monter\u00eda, the airport is easy enough; if you are continuing to beaches, cattle-ranch country, or intercity road transport, lock in the vehicle and destination details before landing.\n\nThat makes city transfers straightforward, but it is still worth using the authorized rank or a pre-booked car if you are arriving late, carrying family luggage, or heading beyond the urban core. For flight planning, leave margin if you are connecting onward through Bogota, Medellin, or Panama. MTR works best when you treat it as the department's air gateway and then plan the road segment with the same care as the flight.",
  "country": "Colombia",
  "flag_url": "https://flagcdn.com/w320/co.png",
  "flight_search_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=COP",
  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Use an official taxi from the rank for a safe and direct city transfer.",
    "The Priority Pass lounge is a great spot to wait during delays.",
    "Try the local 'Suero Costeno' and snacks at the terminal cafes.",
    "Arrive 90 mins early; check-in and security are usually efficient.",
    "Check for morning fog delays, which are common in this river region."
  ],
  "global_map_link": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=Los+Garzones+Airport",
  "google_maps_reviews": {
    "rating": 0.0,
    "recent_reviews": [],
    "total_reviews": 0
  },
  "hotel_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=COP",
  "iataCode": "MTR",
  "icao": "SKMR",
  "international": true,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-29",
  "latitude": 8.82374,
  "layover_planner_info": "Limited amenities; arrange layover needs in advance.",
  "longitude": -75.8258,
  "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": "Los Garzones Airport",
  "region": "South America",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "ARO",
      "name": "Arboletes Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "BOG",
      "name": "El Dorado International Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "MDE",
      "name": "Jose Maria Cordova International Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "CVE",
      "name": "Cove\u00f1as Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "CZU",
      "name": "Las Brujas Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Los Garzones Airport (MTR) is a premier regional aviation facility serving the city of Monter\u00eda and the broader Cordoba Department in northern Colombia. The airport is currently undergoing a transformative internationalization process, aimed at establishing it as a key gateway for both domestic and international travel in the Caribbean region. A major milestone in this development was reached with the launch of direct routes to Panama City, marking the facility's transition from a strictly domestic hub to an important player in the binational aviation network.\n\nThe passenger terminal has recently undergone significant upgrades to support its international status, featuring differentiated access points for domestic and international travelers. The modernized facility includes state-of-the-art biometric systems for streamlined passenger processing, expanded migration modules, and specialized customs and anti-narcotics inspection zones. Inside, the arrivals hall has been completely revamped to offer a higher quality of service, with updated baggage claim areas and a variety of retail and dining concessions that reflect the local culture. Technical infrastructure is also being enhanced, with plans to install advanced explosive trace detection systems and high-capacity security scanners to meet global aviation standards.\n\nStrategically, Los Garzones serves as a vital hub for the region's agricultural and livestock industries, providing a high-speed alternative for business executives and technical contractors. Ground transportation from the terminal to the Monter\u00eda city center is well-organized via official taxi ranks and private vehicle arrangements, with the commute taking approximately 15 to 20 minutes. The airport's commercial apron features four parking positions for narrow-body aircraft, accommodating frequent flights from major carriers like Avianca and LATAM. Travelers are advised to arrive at least 90 minutes before domestic departures and two hours for international flights to navigate the new security and migration protocols effectively.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://skyvector.com/airport/SKMR/Los-Garzones-Airport"
}