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  "@type": "Airport",
  "address": {
    "@type": "PostalAddress",
    "addressCountry": "Laos",
    "addressLocality": "Phongsaly"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "Various regional carriers"
  ],
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      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "30 minutes"
    },
    {
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      "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": "90 minutes"
    }
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  "city": "Phongsaly",
  "code": "PCQ",
  "connection_tips": "Boun Neau Airport (PCQ) serves the remote Phongsaly province in northern Laos. It handles regular domestic flights from Vientiane (VTE) via Lao Skyway using small turboprop aircraft. Ground transport into the Phongsaly town center (approx The airport is less about the runway itself than about whether the next ride to Phongsaly has been arranged with someone who knows the mountain roads.\n\n40km away) consists of local private hires and 'songthaews' (shared trucks) which meet every scheduled arrival. The trip to the provincial capital takes about 1.5 to 2 hours due to the mountainous terrain. A unique connection tip: Phongsaly is famous for its high-altitude tea; most travelers coordinate their onward transport with their local guesthouse or trekking guide in advance.\n\nThe terminal is small and utilitarian with manual manifest checks. Arrive 90 minutes before domestic departures. Ensure you have plenty of cash (LAK) as card facilities and ATMs are non-existent at the strip Cash, daylight, and a patient timetable are what keep this part of northern Laos usable, since the field is a starting point for a much longer overland leg. A guesthouse driver or shared truck should already be arranged, because the mountain road is the part that takes time.",
  "country": "Laos",
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  "flight_search_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=LAK",
  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Coordinate your town transfer with your host weeks in advance.",
    "The 2-hour drive to Phongsaly is spectacularly scenic but steep.",
    "Connect through Vientiane (VTE) via Lao Skyway for all links.",
    "Baggage weight is strictly monitored on the small regional planes.",
    "Try the local '400-year-old tea' in town after you land."
  ],
  "global_map_link": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=PCQ+Airport",
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  "iataCode": "PCQ",
  "icao": "VLFL",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-30",
  "latitude": 21.6475,
  "layover_planner_info": "Amenities are limited; plan ahead for meals or entertainment.",
  "longitude": 101.9,
  "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": "Boun Neau Airport",
  "region": "Asia",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "VTE",
      "name": "Wattay International Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "LXG",
      "name": "Luang Namtha Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Boun Neau Airport (PCQ), also known as Phongsaly Airport, is a small domestic aviation facility located in the Boun Neua district of Phongsaly Province, Laos. The airport serves as the primary air gateway to the country's northernmost province, which is known for its rugged mountainous terrain and significant ethnic diversity. It operates from a single, basic passenger terminal building designed to facilitate regional travel between the remote northern highlands and the national capital, Vientiane.\n\nThe terminal infrastructure is extremely modest and focused on essential services, providing a functional waiting area and simple check-in counters that typically open two hours before scheduled flights. While the facility lacks modern commercial amenities such as retail shops, ATMs, or duty-free outlets, travelers can find small stalls or local food vendors situated just outside the building. Due to the limited services available on-site, travelers are strongly encouraged to carry sufficient local currency (LAK) and handle significant dining needs in the Phongsaly town center prior to arrival.\n\nOperationally, the airport is primarily served by Lao Skyway, utilizing small turboprop aircraft for its regular but low-frequency schedule. Flight operations are highly sensitive to the region's climate, with heavy fog and poor visibility frequently causing cancellations or delays during the monsoon season. Ground transportation to central Phongsaly, located approximately 4.3 miles (7 km) away, is informal and typically managed by local tuk-tuks or pre-arranged private vehicle transfers. Visitors are advised to reconfirm flight status directly with the airline office the day before their journey.",
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}