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    "addressCountry": "New Zealand",
    "addressLocality": "Ohakea"
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  "airlines": [
    "Royal New Zealand Air Force (Charter)",
    "Government / Military (Charter)",
    "Private / Charter"
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      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "30 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
      "value": "60 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "60 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to International Connection Time",
      "value": "75 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Interline Connection Time",
      "value": "120 minutes"
    }
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  "city": "Ohakea",
  "code": "OHA",
  "connection_tips": "RNZAF Base Ohakea is a military airfield first and a public traveler stop only in the broadest sense, so the connection advice has to start with that reality. If your itinerary references Ohakea, you are dealing with a New Zealand Defence Force base rather than a civilian terminal with routine walk-up passenger handling. Access, timing, and any airside movement should be understood as controlled rather than casual.\n\nThe base matters because it is part of the country's military air infrastructure, and that means the useful details are things like security, operating restrictions, and whether you are expected there for an official event or a base-related movement. The usual airport-shopping and transfer assumptions do not really apply, which is why the best planning is done well before arrival and with the host or operator already in the loop.\n\nFor anyone traveling through the Manawatu-Whanganui region, the sensible transport idea is to treat Ohakea as a fixed-purpose site and not as a place to improvise onward arrangements. If you are attending an exercise, a service event, or an open-day style visit, bring the paperwork and contact details you need and assume the gate process matters more than the terminal amenities. Treat it like a controlled base visit, because that is exactly what it is.\n",
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  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Enjoy the unique and professional atmosphere of this strategic New Zealand hub.",
    "Verify your flight status early, as schedules are strictly managed for operational security.",
    "Ensure you have all necessary security clearances and defense travel documents ready.",
    "Utilize the specialized amenities and services provided on-base.",
    "Respect the security regulations and the long aviation history of the Ohakea region."
  ],
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  "iataCode": "OHA",
  "icao": "NZOH",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-30",
  "latitude": -40.206,
  "layover_planner_info": "Secure military facility with limited passenger amenities. Suitable for immediate transitions; all services are integrated with the base infrastructure.",
  "longitude": 175.388,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 30,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 60,
  "mct_interline": 120,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 60,
  "mct_international_to_international": 75,
  "missed_connection_help": "Contact your military transport coordinator or the RNZAF Ohakea base management for assistance with any schedule changes.",
  "name": "RNZAF Base Ohakea",
  "region": "Oceania",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "PMR",
      "name": "Palmerston North Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "WAG",
      "name": "Whanganui Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "RNZAF Base Ohakea (OHA) is a premier military air facility serving the Royal New Zealand Air Force and the Manawatu region on the North Island of New Zealand. The terminal is a secure and functional military building primarily designed to handle strategic airlift operations, personnel transport, and specialized training missions. it is the primary operational base for the RNZAF's transport and strike wings, supporting all logistical needs for the New Zealand Defence Force.\n\nInside the terminal, facilities are focused on the needs of authorized military personnel and government contractors, featuring standard airbase amenities such as check-in areas, a waiting lounge, and specialized administrative support for military travel and security. While there are no traditional commercial airport retail or dining options on-site, the base provides all necessary services, including mess halls and specialized support facilities for personnel stationed at Ohakea. The airport's massive runway is one of the longest in New Zealand, reflecting its status as a key strategic and emergency diversion point for international flights.\n\nGround transportation from the base to the nearby towns of Bulls and Palmerston North is strictly controlled and typically managed via military transport or specialized shuttle services. The airport's location in the flat coastal plains of the Manawatu region offers travelers unique views of the surrounding farmlands and the urban outskirts of Bulls during arrival and departure. Access to the base and its air facility is highly restricted to authorized personnel and invited guests, ensuring the security and operational integrity of this essential Pacific defense hub.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://www.nzdf.mil.nz/nzdf/our-camps-and-bases/rnzaf-base-ohakea/"
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