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  "@type": "Airport",
  "address": {
    "@type": "PostalAddress",
    "addressCountry": "Algeria",
    "addressLocality": "Ghriss"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "Air Alg\u00e9rie"
  ],
  "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": "Ghriss",
  "code": "MUW",
  "connection_tips": "Ghriss is a straightforward regional airport once you accept that the real connection is by road into Mascara Province. If your itinerary continues internationally, it is safer to anchor that part through Algiers or another larger airport and treat MUW as the local domestic segment only. The road to Mascara is not long, but a poorly organized arrival can still waste time because the airport is small and the surrounding area is not built around transit convenience.\n\nThe airport itself is quiet and functional rather than complicated, so the main planning task is the onward vehicle into Ghriss, Mascara, or a nearby district. This airport rewards simple planning more than detailed terminal strategy. MUW works well when you use it exactly as intended: a provincial access point for western Algeria with a confirmed car plan waiting on the landside.\n\nTaxis and private pickups are the realistic options, and because provincial airports in Algeria do not offer a deep menu of fallback services, it is worth having the fare or pickup arranged in advance if you are arriving outside the busiest window. Keep local currency ready, know your destination in Arabic or French spelling if possible, and avoid assuming cards or app-based transport will solve last-minute problems.",
  "country": "Algeria",
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  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Negotiate taxi prices to Mascara upfront; there are no meters.",
    "Connect through Algiers (ALG) for all international travel.",
    "The airport is very quiet; 90 mins check-in is plenty of time.",
    "No car rental on-site; pre-arrange a private hire from Mascara.",
    "Check for seasonal flight changes via Tassili Airlines."
  ],
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    "total_reviews": 0
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  "iataCode": "MUW",
  "icao": "DAOV",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-29",
  "latitude": 35.207699,
  "layover_planner_info": "Very limited amenities; the terminal is suitable for immediate transitions and short waits only.",
  "longitude": 0.147142,
  "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 Air Alg\u00e9rie's service desk at the terminal for assistance with missed or delayed flights.",
  "name": "Ghriss Airport",
  "region": "Africa",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "ALG",
      "name": "Houari Boumediene Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "ORN",
      "name": "Ahmed Ben Bella Airport (Oran)"
    },
    {
      "code": "TID",
      "name": "Abdelhafid Boussouf Bou Chekif Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Ghriss Airport (MUW), also known as Ghriss-Mascara Airport, is a regional facility serving the town of Ghriss and the broader Mascara Province in northwestern Algeria. The terminal is a functional, single-story building that primarily handles domestic flights, particularly those operated by Air Alg\u00e9rie connecting the region to the capital, Algiers. It serves as an essential transport link for the province's agricultural and industrial sectors.\n\nThe terminal facilities are modest, offering essential services such as check-in counters, a waiting area, and basic security and administrative offices. There are very few retail or dining options within the airport, so travelers are advised to make any necessary arrangements or bring their own refreshments before arriving. The atmosphere is generally quiet and efficient, reflecting the airport's specialized role in regional air connectivity.\n\nGround transportation to Ghriss and the city of Mascara is typically managed through local taxis or private vehicles. The airport's location in the fertile plains of the Mascara region provides a unique perspective of the local landscape for arriving and departing passengers. It remains a key infrastructure point for the development of the region, facilitating the movement of people and goods in northwestern Algeria.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://skyvector.com/airport/DAOV/Ghriss-Airport"
}