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    "addressCountry": "Ethiopia",
    "addressLocality": "Mendi"
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  "airlines": [
    "Ethiopian Airlines",
    "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"
    },
    {
      "@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": "Mendi",
  "code": "NDM",
  "connection_tips": "Mendi Airport (NDM) is a small Ethiopian domestic airport where the useful planning question is not how to navigate the terminal but how to manage the road leg into Mendi or onward through western Oromia. Local transport and the state of the onward road are more likely to determine whether the day runs smoothly, especially if you are continuing beyond town for fieldwork, family visits, or government business. Keep essentials in your cabin baggage, carry cash for the first ride, and have a phone number for the person meeting you rather than assuming you can negotiate an ideal transfer after landing.\n\nIf you are flying here, the airport can save a substantial amount of travel time compared with a full overland journey from Addis Ababa, but the final transfer still works best when a local contact, hotel, or office is expecting you. That also means you should keep plans conservative. The old copy in this file had the wrong country entirely; the correct framing is western Ethiopia, not Papua New Guinea.\n\nThe terminal is simple, so processing is usually not the bottleneck. Smaller Ethiopian domestic stations can be straightforward when everything runs on time, but there is far less redundancy than at Addis Ababa if a flight moves or weather affects operations. Once treated as a provincial Ethiopian gateway, NDM is much easier to write about accurately: simple terminal, short city transfer, and a premium on pre-arranged local pickup.",
  "country": "Ethiopia",
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  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Arrange a pickup before landing; local transport can be thin.",
    "Connect through Addis Ababa for the broadest onward options.",
    "Carry some cash for the first ride into town at this airport.",
    "Weather and timing can shift domestic operations; keep plans flexible.",
    "The terminal is basic, so eat and organize essentials before arrival."
  ],
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  "iataCode": "NDM",
  "icao": "HAMN",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-29",
  "latitude": 9.767,
  "layover_planner_info": "No facilities available; the terminal is for immediate arrival and departure only. Mendi town center is a short drive away for longer stays.",
  "longitude": 35.1,
  "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 Addis Ababa for assistance with missed or delayed flights.",
  "name": "Mendi Airport",
  "region": "Africa",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "ADD",
      "name": "Addis Ababa Bole International Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "NEJ",
      "name": "Nejo Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Mendi Airport (NDM) is a regional facility serving the town of Mendi and the West Welega Zone in the Oromia Region of western Ethiopia. The terminal is a simple and functional building that primarily handles domestic flights operated by Ethiopian Airlines using turboprop aircraft, connecting the region with the capital, Addis Ababa. it is a critical air link for the local community, supporting regional administration and the transport of essential goods.\n\nInside the terminal, facilities are basic, featuring standard Ethiopian regional airport amenities such as check-in counters and a small waiting area. There are no substantial retail or dining options on-site, so travelers are encouraged to bring their own refreshments. The airport plays a vital role in the regional economy, supporting the local agricultural sector and providing access for essential services, including medical evacuations and regional administration for the Mana Sibu district.\n\nGround transportation from the airport to Mendi town center is typically managed via local transport or pre-arranged pickup from local community members. The airport's location in the fertile highlands of western Ethiopia offers travelers unique views of the surrounding mountains and the agricultural landscapes during arrival and departure. It remains an essential infrastructure point for the connectivity and resilience of the Mendi community, ensuring that this part of the Oromia Region remains accessible by air.",
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