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  "address": {
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    "addressCountry": "Algeria",
    "addressLocality": "M\u00e9cheria"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "Air Alg\u00e9rie",
    "Private / Charter"
  ],
  "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": "M\u00e9cheria",
  "code": "MZW",
  "connection_tips": "M\u00e9cheria Airport (MZW) is a small Algerian regional airport where the key connection question is simply how you will complete the short road leg into town or onward into Na\u00e2ma Province. MZW is useful precisely because it saves a longer overland approach into western Algeria, but it remains a thin regional node rather than a major hub. The airport can be convenient and efficient, but the best outcome comes from treating the flight and the local ground handoff as a single plan.\n\nThe terminal process is usually straightforward, but the airport does not have a dense transport ecosystem, so a taxi or arranged pickup remains the practical plan for most arrivals. For departures, carry cash for the first transfer and keep your driver's details or local contacts available offline. That matters even more in smaller Algerian airports where fallback services are limited\n\nIf your trip depends on an onward intercity movement or a same-day connection through Algiers, leave margin rather than assuming the whole day will run like a high-frequency trunk route. If you are headed beyond M\u00e9cheria itself, think through the next road segment before landing and do not expect the airport to solve that decision on the spot.",
  "country": "Algeria",
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  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Negotiate taxi fares upfront; there are no meters in local cabs.",
    "Connect through Algiers (ALG) for all major international links.",
    "The terminal is small; 90 mins check-in is plenty of time.",
    "Confirm flight status 24 hours prior; schedules can be seasonal.",
    "Bring all food and water; terminal services are very minimal."
  ],
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  "google_maps_reviews": {
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    "recent_reviews": [],
    "total_reviews": 0
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  "iataCode": "MZW",
  "icao": "DAAY",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-29",
  "latitude": 33.535900116,
  "layover_planner_info": "Limited amenities; the terminal is suitable for immediate transitions and short waits only. The town center is a short drive away for longer stays.",
  "longitude": -0.242353007197,
  "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 or their main office in Algiers for assistance with missed or delayed flights.",
  "name": "M\u00e9cheria Airport",
  "region": "Africa",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "ALG",
      "name": "Houari Boumediene Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "ORN",
      "name": "Ahmed Ben Bella Airport (Oran)"
    },
    {
      "code": "CBH",
      "name": "B\u00e9char Boudghene Ben Ali Lotfi Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "M\u00e9cheria Airport (MZW) is a regional facility serving the town of M\u00e9cheria and the Na\u00e2ma Province in northwestern Algeria. The terminal is a functional building that primarily handles domestic flights, particularly those operated by Air Alg\u00e9rie connecting the region with the capital, Algiers, and other regional hubs. it is a critical air link for the local community, supporting regional administration, agriculture, and the movement of passengers and essential goods in the High Plains region.\n\nInside the terminal, facilities are basic, featuring standard Algerian regional airport amenities such as check-in counters, a waiting lounge, and basic security and administrative offices. While the services are more limited than in Algeria's major international hubs, the facility is designed to provide efficient processing for regional travelers. The airport also serves as a significant base for the Algerian Air Force, reflecting its strategic importance in the western part of the country.\n\nGround transportation to M\u00e9cheria town center and nearby communities is readily available via local taxis and private hire services. The airport's location in the semi-arid High Plains offers travelers unique views of the rugged landscapes and the Saharan Atlas mountains during arrival and departure. It remains an essential infrastructure point for the economic development and connectivity of the Na\u00e2ma region, ensuring that this part of northwestern Algeria remains accessible by air.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://skyvector.com/airport/DAAY/Mecheria-Airport"
}