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    "addressCountry": "Guyana",
    "addressLocality": "Matthews Ridge"
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    "GUM Air (Charter)",
    "Private / Charter"
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      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "45 minutes"
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  "city": "Matthews Ridge",
  "code": "MWJ",
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  "connection_tips": "Matthews Ridge is a hinterland Guyana airport where the receiving contact matters more than the terminal. The airport is valuable because it saves a difficult overland journey, but it is not a place where you should expect deep passenger facilities or easy fallback options if the first plan breaks. If the flight shifts, the vehicle, worksite timing, and onward movement can all shift with it. MWJ works best as a direct logistics point for a specific inland purpose, with the air leg and the ground leg treated as one coordinated movement from the start.\n\nIf you are flying here from Georgetown or Ogle, the next leg is usually to a mining site, local community, or official destination in Barima-Waini rather than to a conventional urban transport network. Even a short delay can matter if vehicles are coming in from camps or work areas instead of from the immediate village. Carry the local contact numbers, cash, and the essentials you need for the first day rather than assuming you can buy what you forgot after landing.\n\nThat means you should arrive with the pickup already organized and with the exact destination understood by the person meeting you. This matters even more because interior Guyana travel can be weather-sensitive and logistically brittle. Keep expectations realistic about communications too, because interior coordination is not always instant.",
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  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Coordinate pickup with your mining company host in advance.",
    "Connect through Ogle (OGL) in Georgetown for the best links.",
    "The new concrete runway will significantly reduce weather-related cancellations.",
    "Bring all personal items; village stores have limited stock.",
    "Baggage weight is strictly monitored on the small regional planes."
  ],
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  "iataCode": "MWJ",
  "icao": "SYMR",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "May 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-29",
  "latitude": 7.487736,
  "layover_planner_info": "No facilities available; the terminal is for immediate arrival and departure only.",
  "longitude": -60.185237,
  "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 your airline's service desk at the terminal for assistance with missed or delayed flights.",
  "name": "Matthews Ridge Airport",
  "region": "South America",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "OGL",
      "name": "Ogle Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "BMJ",
      "name": "Baramita Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "USI",
      "name": "Mabaruma Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Matthews Ridge Airport (MWJ) is a regional facility serving the mining community of Matthews Ridge in the Barima-Waini region of northwestern Guyana. The terminal is a simple and functional structure that primarily handles domestic flights from Georgetown, providing a critical air link for the region's isolated population and its industrial activities. It is an essential gateway for the manganese mining operations that form the backbone of the local economy.\n\nInside the terminal, facilities are basic, featuring a small waiting area and a check-in counter. There are no substantial retail or dining options on-site, so passengers are encouraged to bring their own refreshments and essentials for their journey. The airport plays a crucial role in the movement of workers, specialized equipment, and supplies needed for the local mining sector, ensuring a constant link between the Northwest District and the capital city.\n\nGround transportation to the village of Matthews Ridge and nearby mining sites is typically managed through local taxis or pre-arranged private vehicles, often 4WD due to the rugged terrain. The airport offers a much faster and more reliable alternative to the long river and road journeys required to reach this remote part of Guyana's interior. It remains a vital infrastructure point for the economic development and connectivity of the Barima-Waini region, supporting both the industrial sector and the social needs of the local community.",
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