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  "@type": "Airport",
  "address": {
    "@type": "PostalAddress",
    "addressCountry": "Papua New Guinea",
    "addressLocality": "Nadunumu"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "Missionary Aviation Fellowship (MAF)",
    "Tropic Air (Charter)",
    "PNG Air (Charter)",
    "Private / Charter"
  ],
  "amenityFeature": [
    {
      "@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": "Nadunumu",
  "code": "NDN",
  "connection_tips": "Nadunumu Airport (NDN) is another Papua New Guinea bush-airstrip entry where the airport itself is only a small part of the travel problem. There are no normal scheduled passenger services to rely on, no airport-side transport market, and no reason to arrive without a host, guide, mission contact, or charter operator already handling the ground side. In practice that means your connection plan should cover the entire chain from aircraft to village before the flight ever departs.\n\nThe strip may be the geographic destination, but the real success condition is whether someone on the ground is expecting you and can move you safely from there. Because operations are small-aircraft based and weather can change quickly in the surrounding terrain, you should also protect the trip against delay rather than treating it like a fixed-timetable shuttle. Pack light, use soft bags, keep essential medicine and communications gear with you, and do not schedule same-day commitments that depend on a precise arrival minute.\n\nIf you are returning from NDN, be at the strip with plenty of margin and in contact with the operator if possible, because the flight may be driven by morning weather windows and wider charter rotations rather than by a neat public timetable. A good connection here is really a field logistics plan, not an airport transfer in the ordinary sense.",
  "country": "Papua New Guinea",
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  "flight_search_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=PGK",
  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "No commercial service; mission or private charter only.",
    "Zero facilities; bring all food, water, and shade.",
    "Ground transport: Walking is the only ground transport mode available.",
    "Carry a satellite phone; the area is extremely isolated.",
    "Pack extremely light in soft bags for mountain airstrip operations."
  ],
  "global_map_link": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=Nadunumu+Airport",
  "google_maps_reviews": {
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    "recent_reviews": [],
    "total_reviews": 0
  },
  "hotel_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=PGK",
  "iataCode": "NDN",
  "icao": "AYND",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-29",
  "latitude": -9.1436,
  "layover_planner_info": "No facilities available; the terminal is for immediate arrival and departure only.",
  "longitude": 147.6843,
  "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": "Nadunumu Airport",
  "region": "Oceania",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "POM",
      "name": "Jacksons International Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "KGW",
      "name": "Kagi Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Nadunumu Airport (NDN) is a remote regional facility serving the Nadunumu community in the Central Province of Papua New Guinea. The terminal is a basic, functional structure that primarily handles domestic charter flights and missionary aviation, providing a critical air link for this isolated highland region. it is an essential lifeline for the local community, especially given the challenging mountainous terrain and limited road infrastructure.\n\nInside the terminal, facilities are minimal, featuring standard regional airport amenities such as a small waiting area and administrative support for flight operations. There are no commercial shops or dining options at the airport, so travelers should ensure they have necessary items and water before arriving. The facility 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 Koiari rural local-level government.\n\nGround transportation from the airport to Nadunumu village is typically managed via local transport or pre-arranged pickup from local community members. The airport's location in the foothills of the Owen Stanley Range offers travelers unique views of the rugged mountain landscapes and traditional highland settlements during arrival and departure. It remains a critical infrastructure point for the connectivity and resilience of the Nadunumu community, ensuring that this remote part of Papua New Guinea remains accessible by air year-round.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://skyvector.com/airport/AYND/Nadunumu-Airport"
}