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  "@type": "Airport",
  "address": {
    "@type": "PostalAddress",
    "addressCountry": "Fiji",
    "addressLocality": "Gau"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "Fiji Link"
  ],
  "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": "Gau",
  "code": "NGI",
  "comparison_tool_link": "/compare/NGI",
  "connection_tips": "Gau Airport (NGI) is a remote island airstrip where the airport leg is only one part of the trip. On an island like Gau, that local handoff matters more than the terminal itself. Bring what you need from the main islands, keep baggage sensible for small-aircraft operations, and keep your local contact informed if your departure time changes.\n\nFlights from the Suva side of Fiji can save a lot of time compared with sea travel, but once you land on Gau the practical issue becomes village access, host pickup, and whatever boat or road link your final destination requires. Because flights are limited and island weather can alter plans, it is wise to build flexibility into the itinerary and travel with essentials in hand. NGI works well when treated as a lifeline access point into Gau's village network, not as a normal airport where transport decisions can be made casually after landing.\n\nThere is no broad airport transport market waiting outside, so you should already know who is meeting you and how you are getting from the strip to the village, lodge, or family home. Do not assume there will be an easy same-day fallback if a domestic sector moves, and do not count on airport services to bridge a long delay.",
  "country": "Fiji",
  "flag_url": "https://flagcdn.com/w320/fj.png",
  "flight_search_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=FJD",
  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Be prepared for a very simple and tropical terminal experience.",
    "Verify your flight status as schedules can be affected by maritime weather conditions.",
    "Ensure your ground transport or village pickup is arranged in advance.",
    "Carry your own refreshments as there are no facilities on-site.",
    "Enjoy the spectacular aerial views of the Lomaiviti islands."
  ],
  "global_map_link": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=Gau+Airport",
  "google_maps_reviews": {
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    "recent_reviews": [],
    "total_reviews": 0
  },
  "hotel_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=FJD",
  "iataCode": "NGI",
  "icao": "NFNG",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "May 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-29",
  "latitude": -18.1156,
  "layover_planner_info": "No facilities available; the terminal is for immediate arrival and departure only.",
  "longitude": 179.34,
  "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 Suva for assistance with missed or delayed flights.",
  "name": "Gau Airport",
  "region": "Oceania",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "SUV",
      "name": "Nausori International Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "MFJ",
      "name": "Moala Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Gau Airport (NGI), also known as Ngau Airport, is the primary air gateway to the island of Gau in the Lomaiviti archipelago of Fiji. The terminal is a simple, open-air structure that perfectly reflects the island's tranquil and traditional lifestyle. It primarily handles domestic flights from Suva (Nausori), typically operated by Fiji Link using small turboprop aircraft, providing an essential link for both the local community and visitors to this less-traveled part of the Pacific.\n\nInside the terminal, facilities are basic, featuring a single sheltered waiting area where travelers and locals gather to welcome arrivals. There are no commercial shops or dining options at the airport, so passengers should ensure they have necessary items and water before arriving. The warm hospitality of the Gau residents is immediately apparent, and the airport serves as an essential connection for the island's small population and for residents traveling for business, education, and medical services in the capital.\n\nGround transportation from the airport to the various villages around the island is typically managed via local trucks, motorcycles, or pre-arranged pickup from local community members. The airport's location near the coast offers travelers spectacular views of the turquoise ocean and the lush volcanic landscapes of Gau during arrival and departure. It remains a critical infrastructure point for the connectivity and resilience of the Gau community, ensuring that this remote and naturally significant part of Fiji remains accessible.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://skyvector.com/airport/NFNG/Gau-Airport"
}