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  "address": {
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    "addressCountry": "French Polynesia",
    "addressLocality": "Mataiva"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "Air Tahiti"
  ],
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      "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": "Mataiva",
  "code": "MVT",
  "connection_tips": "Mataiva works like many small Air Tahiti destinations: the real connection is to your pension or island host, not to a secondary transport network. That matters because an outer-atoll arrival is easy when the host is there and awkward when the assumption is vague. If your trip includes a return flight the next day, a boat outing, or onward travel in the Tuamotus, leave slack and do not stack too many precise handoffs together. It becomes fragile only when travelers expect mainland-style transport choices after the aircraft departs.\n\nOnce you land, there is no meaningful public-transport system waiting to take over. Bring cash from Tahiti or Rangiroa, pack within the airline's weight rules, and carry what you need for the first day rather than expecting shops or banking services at the airport. Weather and island operations are usually manageable but not built for big-airport speed or redundancy.\n\nThe guesthouse, family contact, or local host should already know your flight and should already have agreed how you will get from the airport area to the village or lodging. This is also an island where the small scale changes how you think about timing. MVT is a beautiful and very workable arrival point when the pension transfer and island stay are already organized.",
  "country": "French Polynesia",
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  "flight_search_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=XPF",
  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Your pension host will meet you at the airport; pre-booking is key.",
    "No ATMs or shops on Mataiva; bring all cash (XPF) from Tahiti.",
    "Baggage weight is strictly monitored on inter-island flights.",
    "The lagoon views during the flight are world-class - get a window seat.",
    "Try the local 'Coconut Crab' available at most guesthouses."
  ],
  "global_map_link": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=Mataiva+Airport",
  "google_maps_reviews": {
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  "iataCode": "MVT",
  "icao": "NTGV",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-29",
  "latitude": -14.8681001663208,
  "layover_planner_info": "No facilities available; the terminal is for immediate arrival and departure only.",
  "longitude": -148.7169952392578,
  "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 Tahiti for assistance with missed or delayed inter-island flights.",
  "name": "Mataiva Airport",
  "region": "Oceania",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "PPT",
      "name": "Faa'a International Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "RGI",
      "name": "Rangiroa Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "TIH",
      "name": "Tikehau Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Mataiva Airport (MVT) is the air gateway to the unique atoll of Mataiva in the Tuamotu archipelago of French Polynesia. The terminal is a simple, open-air structure that perfectly reflects the island's tranquil and tropical environment. It primarily handles domestic flights from Papeete, typically operated by Air Tahiti using ATR aircraft, providing an essential link for both the local community and visitors.\n\nThe terminal facilities are basic, featuring a single sheltered waiting area where locals and tourists gather to welcome arrivals. There are no commercial shops, restaurants, or other passenger amenities at the airport, so travelers should ensure they have necessary items and water before arriving. The atoll is famous for its 'crystal pools' and unique reticulated lagoon, and the airport serves as the essential connection to the outside world for its isolated population.\n\nGround transportation is usually by truck or boat, often arranged by the local guest houses to meet their guests upon arrival. Mataiva is a destination for those seeking an authentic and quiet Polynesian experience, and the airport provides the necessary connectivity for this off-the-beaten-path destination. Arriving at Mataiva offers an immediate glimpse into the stunning natural beauty and unique geology of the Tuamotu islands, ensuring a memorable start to any visit.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://skyvector.com/airport/NTGV/Mataiva-Airport"
}