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  "@type": "Airport",
  "address": {
    "@type": "PostalAddress",
    "addressCountry": "United States of America",
    "addressLocality": "Palmer"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "Various regional carriers"
  ],
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      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "30 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
      "value": "60 minutes"
    },
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      "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": "90 minutes"
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  "city": "Palmer",
  "code": "PAQ",
  "connection_tips": "Warren 'Bud' Woods Palmer Municipal Airport (PAQ) serves the city of Palmer and the Matanuska-Susitna Valley in Alaska. It handles NO scheduled commercial airline flights but is a major hub for general aviation and flight training. Ground transport options include local taxis called from town and private car services.\n\nA unique connection tip: the 'Interior Alaska Bus Line' stops in nearby Palmer, providing a scenic road alternative to Anchorage or Fairbanks. Taxis can reach the bus stop in 5 minutes. The airport is located 40 miles northeast of Anchorage via the Glenn Highway The road into Palmer is short, but the useful thing about the airport is how quickly it connects to the valley, especially when you need a same-day turn into Anchorage or a pilot stop at the lounge.\n\nThe facility offers pilot lounges, 24-hour self-serve fuel, and free Wi-Fi. If you need a commercial connection, Anchorage International (ANC) is approximately 1 hour to the southwest Local visitors often combine the airport with agricultural fair traffic, so the curb space can feel busier on event weekends than the field size suggests. A car into Palmer or Anchorage should be arranged before landing, because the valley is only simple when the pickup is ready.",
  "country": "United States of America",
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  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Use PAQ for private flights to reach the Mat-Su valley quickly.",
    "Pre-arrange a taxi pickup from Palmer town; none wait on-site.",
    "The airport is only 10 minutes from the historic Palmer downtown.",
    "Ideal for private pilots visiting the nearby Hatcher Pass.",
    "Check for high volumes of student pilot traffic during weekends."
  ],
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  "google_maps_reviews": {
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    "recent_reviews": [],
    "total_reviews": 0
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  "iataCode": "PAQ",
  "icao": "PAAQ",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-30",
  "latitude": 61.594898,
  "layover_planner_info": "Amenities are limited; plan ahead for meals or entertainment.",
  "longitude": -149.08901,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 30,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 60,
  "mct_interline": 90,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 60,
  "mct_international_to_international": 75,
  "missed_connection_help": "Contact the operating carrier for rebooking assistance.",
  "name": "Warren \"Bud\" Woods Palmer Municipal Airport",
  "region": "North America",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "ANC",
      "name": "Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "SMU",
      "name": "Sheep Mountain Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "WWA",
      "name": "Wasilla Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Warren 'Bud' Woods Palmer Municipal Airport (PAQ) is a primary general aviation hub located approximately 1 mile southeast of downtown Palmer, Alaska. While the airport does not host scheduled commercial passenger airlines, it features a functional terminal area centered around the Airport Superintendent's office and the on-field FAA Flight Service Station (FSS). The facility serves as a vital infrastructure link for the Matanuska Valley, supporting private pilots, corporate charters, and public safety operations.\n\nThe airport infrastructure provides essential amenities for travelers and crews, including a dedicated pilot lounge, public restrooms, and a visitor-friendly observation area equipped with picnic tables for plane watching. For specialized services, several on-field businesses such as Blue River Aviation and Fly Around Alaska offer flight instruction and aircraft rentals. While on-site dining is not available, the airport is within walking distance of numerous local restaurants and bakeries in the Palmer city center.\n\nTechnical services at the field are comprehensive, featuring 24-hour self-service fueling for both 100LL Avgas and Jet A via credit card systems on both the North and South ramps. The airport features three runways, including a 6,009-foot asphalt primary runway and a dedicated 1,560-foot gravel STOL (Short Take-Off and Landing) strip. Ground transportation is informal, with no dedicated rental car desks on-site, though local taxi services and pre-arranged pickups are common for those transitioning through the facility.",
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}