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    "addressCountry": "Benin",
    "addressLocality": "Natitingou"
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    "Benin Airlines (Charter)",
    "Private / Charter"
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      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "45 minutes"
    },
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      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
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      "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
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      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to International Connection Time",
      "value": "120 minutes"
    },
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      "name": "Interline Connection Time",
      "value": "120 minutes"
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  "city": "Natitingou",
  "code": "NAE",
  "connection_tips": "Natitingou Airport (NAE), also known as Bound\u00e9tingou, is a northern Benin airfield where the real connection question is how you are getting from the strip to Natitingou, Pendjari country, or another Atakora destination. Scheduled public service is not the norm, so anyone arriving by charter or special movement should already have the onward vehicle arranged through a hotel, safari operator, NGO, or local contact. Motorcycle taxis may exist for very local movements, but visitors with luggage or park plans should think in terms of a pre-booked road transfer rather than an ad hoc curbside solution.\n\nThe airport is useful precisely because it can shorten a long trip from the south, but only when the onward road leg has been solved in advance. If your larger itinerary includes Pendjari or a cross-border regional circuit, keep expectations realistic about time and road conditions. The airport itself is basic, and it will not rescue a badly planned handoff with multiple backup services.\n\nCarry water, cash, and the key contact details you need for the first transfer, and avoid landing without a driver who knows where you are going next. NAE can be a strong charter access point for northwestern Benin, but it works best when the flight and the safari or town transfer are treated as one coordinated movement.",
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  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Coordinate pickup with your safari lodge for Pendjari Park transfers.",
    "Moto-taxis are the fastest way to reach central Natitingou guesthouses.",
    "No commercial service; fly to Cotonou (COO) and drive or charter.",
    "The runway is dirt; check conditions during the rainy season (July-Sept).",
    "Bring all food and water; there are zero services at the airfield."
  ],
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  "iataCode": "NAE",
  "icao": "DBBN",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-29",
  "latitude": 10.376965,
  "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": 1.360507,
  "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 flight operator or the regional administrative office for assistance with any schedule changes.",
  "name": "Natitingou Airport",
  "region": "Africa",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "COO",
      "name": "Cadjehoun Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "KDC",
      "name": "Kandi Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Natitingou Airport (NAE) is a regional facility serving the town of Natitingou and the Atakora Department in northwestern Benin. The terminal is a simple, functional building that primarily handles domestic flights and private aviation, providing an essential air link for this mountainous and scenic part of the country. it is a critical gateway for tourists visiting the Atakora mountains and the Pendjari National Park, one of the most significant wildlife reserves in West Africa.\n\nInside the terminal, facilities are basic, featuring standard regional airport amenities such as check-in counters, a waiting lounge, and basic administrative offices. While the services are more limited than in Benin's major international hubs, the facility is designed to provide efficient processing for regional travelers. The airport also serves as a significant link for government officials and for humanitarian missions, reflecting its importance to the regional administration and development of northwestern Benin.\n\nGround transportation to Natitingou town center and nearby tourist destinations is readily available via local taxis and pre-arranged private vehicles. The airport's location in the Atakora range offers travelers unique views of the rugged landscapes and traditional Tata Somba houses during arrival and departure. It remains an essential infrastructure point for the economic development and connectivity of the Atakora region, ensuring that this beautiful and remote part of Benin remains accessible by air for both tourism and regional administration.",
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}