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  "@type": "Airport",
  "address": {
    "@type": "PostalAddress",
    "addressCountry": "Chile",
    "addressLocality": "Ovalle"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "Various carriers"
  ],
  "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": "Ovalle",
  "code": "OVL",
  "comparison_tool_link": "/compare/OVL",
  "connection_tips": "El Tuqui Airport serves Ovalle in northern Chile, and that means the airport is connected to the agricultural and valley-town geography of the Limar area. It is not a giant hub; it is a local access point for a city that matters because it sits in the road network linking the coast, the interior, and the fruit-growing valley.\n\nThe useful connection is usually a taxi or arranged car into Ovalle or further down the valley. That is why the airport should be treated as a time-saver for local business or regional travel rather than as a place with a long passenger terminal experience. The city is close enough that the transfer is simple when the plan is simple.\n\nFor travelers, OVL is valuable because it shortens the route into the valley and keeps the trip tied to the local road network. Land, pick up the car, and move on toward Ovalle or the surrounding countryside. That keeps the airport useful for the valley, the coast, and the local agricultural district. A taxi into Ovalle should already be waiting, because the valley road is the real transfer here especially if you are headed toward the coast or the fruit district next.",
  "country": "Chile",
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  "flight_search_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=CLP",
  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Most travelers reach Ovalle by long-distance bus from Santiago rather than by scheduled air.",
    "Coordinate your private pickup in advance, as taxis are not stationed at the airport terminal.",
    "OVL is a good airfield for private pilots exploring the Limar\u00ed Valley and its vineyards.",
    "Amenities are basic, so handle meals and banking in central Ovalle before your flight.",
    "Use OVL mainly for regional utility access, not as a robust commercial fallback airport."
  ],
  "global_map_link": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=El+Tuqui+Airport%2COvalle",
  "google_maps_reviews": {
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    "recent_reviews": [],
    "total_reviews": 0
  },
  "hotel_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=CLP",
  "iataCode": "OVL",
  "icao": "SCOV",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "May 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-30",
  "latitude": -30.5592,
  "layover_planner_info": "Amenities are limited; plan essentials ahead.",
  "longitude": -71.175598,
  "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 for assistance.",
  "name": "El Tuqui Airport",
  "region": "South America",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "COW",
      "name": "Tambillos Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "LSC",
      "name": "La Florida Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "El Tuqui Airport (OVL) is a regional aviation facility serving the city of Ovalle in the Coquimbo Region of Chile. The airport features a modest terminal structure that primarily functions as the base for the Club A\u00e9reo de Ovalle and supports general aviation, medical evacuations, and emergency services. It acts as a vital link for the Limar\u00ed Province, situated on a unique ridge approximately 3.7 miles (6 km) northeast of the city center.\n\nThe terminal infrastructure is basic and focused on essential operations, providing administrative offices and flight planning areas for local and visiting pilots. While the facility lacks modern commercial amenities like retail shops or dining outlets, it provides a sheltered environment for passengers waiting for private or charter flights. Travelers are advised to coordinate all logistical needs, such as food and water, in the nearby city of Ovalle prior to arrival.\n\nThe airfield features a single 3,789-foot asphalt runway (04/22) and is maintained by the Chilean Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGAC). Due to its position on a high plateau with steep drop-offs at both ends of the runway, pilots must exercise specific navigational caution during approach. Ground transportation to central Ovalle is informal, typically managed via local taxis or private transfers, as there are no regular scheduled commercial airline services currently at OVL.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://www.worlddata.info/america/chile/airports.php"
}