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  "@type": "Airport",
  "address": {
    "@type": "PostalAddress",
    "addressCountry": "Brazil",
    "addressLocality": "Niquel\u00e2ndia"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "Azul Conecta",
    "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": "Niquel\u00e2ndia",
  "code": "NQL",
  "connection_tips": "Niquel\u00e2ndia Airport (NQL) is best understood as a mining-and-regional access field rather than as a normal scheduled passenger gateway. Its value is direct access to the city and the nickel belt of northern Goi\u00e1s. Its limit is that robust airline connectivity still sits elsewhere, so any wider itinerary should be anchored at Bras\u00edlia, Goi\u00e2nia, or another larger airport rather than at Niquel\u00e2ndia itself.\n\nThat matters because a traveler who arrives at NQL is usually dealing with company transport, local business, or a direct regional movement into town. The airport can shorten the final access nicely, but it does not offer much flexibility if the local pickup is unclear or if the broader trip changes. The connection plan therefore belongs on the ground: driver, company contact, and local timing first; terminal assumptions second.\n\nUse NQL only with a known host, mining contact, or vehicle already arranged. If the trip begins on the scheduled network, let Bras\u00edlia or Goi\u00e2nia carry the resilient part of the day. Niquel\u00e2ndia works when it is the last deliberate local leg into the district. It does not work as a place to improvise passenger recovery or broad onward travel after landing. The airport is useful because it is specific. Its transport logic is just as specific.",
  "country": "Brazil",
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  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "No commercial service; fly to Bras\u00edlia (BSB) and take a regional bus.",
    "Ground transport: Pre-arrange a taxi pickup from town; none wait at the rank.",
    "The airport is a vital node for the regional nickel industry.",
    "Confirm flight status 24 hours prior; schedules can be fluid.",
    "Bring all food and water; terminal services are non-existent."
  ],
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  "google_maps_reviews": {
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  "iataCode": "NQL",
  "icao": "SWNQ",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-29",
  "latitude": -14.4349,
  "layover_planner_info": "No facilities available; the terminal is for immediate arrival and departure only. The city center is a short drive away for longer stays.",
  "longitude": -48.4916,
  "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 Goi\u00e2nia for assistance with missed or delayed flights.",
  "name": "Niquel\u00e2ndia Airport",
  "region": "South America",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "BSB",
      "name": "Bras\u00edlia International Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "MQH",
      "name": "Mina\u00e7u Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Niquel\u00e2ndia Airport (NQL) serves the city of Niquel\u00e2ndia in the northern part of the state of Goi\u00e1s, Brazil. The terminal is a simple and functional facility that primarily handles domestic flights and private aviation, providing an essential air link for this major nickel mining hub. it is a critical hub for the local community, supporting regional administration and the transport of essential goods in the northern Goi\u00e1s region.\n\nInside the terminal, facilities are basic, featuring standard Brazilian 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 mineral, cattle ranching, and agricultural sectors and providing access for essential services, including medical evacuations.\n\nGround transportation to Niquel\u00e2ndia city center is available via local taxis and pre-arranged private vehicles. The airport's location in the rugged hills of northern Goi\u00e1s offers travelers unique views of the surrounding Cerrado landscapes and the extensive mining operations during arrival and departure. It remains an essential infrastructure point for the connectivity and development of the Goi\u00e1s state, ensuring that this important industrial region remains accessible by air for both commercial and social needs.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://skyvector.com/airport/SWNQ/Niquelandia-Airport"
}