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    "addressCountry": "Namibia",
    "addressLocality": "Otjiwarongo"
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    "No scheduled commercial airlines"
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      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "45 minutes"
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      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
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    {
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      "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
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      "name": "International to International Connection Time",
      "value": "120 minutes"
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      "value": "120 minutes"
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  "city": "Otjiwarongo",
  "code": "OTJ",
  "connection_tips": "Otjiwarongo Airport (OTJ) is a regional airstrip in Namibia primarily used for private charters and general aviation. There is no on-site public transportation or commercial taxi service Otjiwarongo sits in central Namibia, so the airport is useful for bush travel, town visits, and the road toward the Waterberg and Etosha corridors.\n\nGround transport, such as a shuttle or taxi into town, must be pre-arranged through local lodges or a private transfer service. Car rentals are available in the town of Otjiwarongo but typically require advance coordination for delivery to the airfield A car or lodge pickup is the obvious next step, because the airport is there to shorten a long regional drive.\n\nThe airport is a convenient entry point for those visiting nearby game farms and conservation centers It is a straightforward utility airport for the Otjozondjupa region. It is the kind of regional airport that works best when the rest of the Namibian road trip has already been decided. That keeps the airport useful as a simple regional gateway instead of making the road leg harder than it needs to be. A lodge pickup or pre-arranged taxi is the sensible move, because central Namibia works on advance coordination for the road.",
  "country": "Namibia",
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  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Share your arrival time with your lodge; taxis do not usually wait at OTJ.",
    "The airport is about 5km from the center of Otjiwarongo, a 10-minute drive by pre-arranged car.",
    "Ask your pilot about current runway conditions; OTJ mainly serves light charters.",
    "Facilities at the airfield are minimal; handle your supplies and banking in the town of Otjiwarongo.",
    "Otjiwarongo is a practical Etosha stopover, so book rooms early in peak safari months."
  ],
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  "google_maps_reviews": {
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    "recent_reviews": [],
    "total_reviews": 0
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  "iataCode": "OTJ",
  "icao": "FYOW",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-30",
  "latitude": -20.4347,
  "layover_planner_info": "Basic amenities available.",
  "longitude": 16.660801,
  "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 airline service desk.",
  "name": "Otjiwarongo Airport",
  "region": "Africa",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "MJO",
      "name": "Mount Etjo Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Otjiwarongo Airport (OTJ) is a regional aviation facility serving the town of Otjiwarongo in the Otjozondjupa Region of Namibia. The airport operates from a single, compact passenger terminal building designed to facilitate private charters, tourism flights, and regional general aviation. It acts as a vital entry point for visitors heading to the region's famous private game reserves and national parks.\n\nThe terminal infrastructure is basic and functional, providing a comfortable indoor waiting area, public restroom facilities, and a central information desk for traveler assistance. While the building lacks modern commercial amenities like full-service restaurants or retail shops, its small scale ensures a quick and efficient experience for arriving and departing passengers. Travelers are encouraged to coordinate their dining needs in the town of Otjiwarongo prior to arrival.\n\nThe airfield features a single 5,906-foot (1,800m) gravel runway (09/27) situated at an elevation of 4,840 feet above sea level. Ground transportation to the town center, located approximately 2.4 miles (3.8 km) away, is informal and typically managed via pre-arranged private transfers or local taxis. The airport also provides a convenient parking area located directly in front of the terminal building for private vehicles and tour operators.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://skyvector.com/airport/FYOW/Otjiwarongo-Airport"
}