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  "@type": "Airport",
  "address": {
    "@type": "PostalAddress",
    "addressCountry": "Papua New Guinea",
    "addressLocality": "Pindiu"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "Regional and general aviation"
  ],
  "amenityFeature": [
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      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "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": "90 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Interline Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    }
  ],
  "city": "Pindiu",
  "code": "PDI",
  "connection_tips": "Pindiu Airport (PDI) is a remote grass airstrip in the Morobe Province of Papua New Guinea. Ground transport at Pindiu is non-existent; all movement within the region is on foot via steep mountain trails. Ensure you have a local host or guide meeting you at the strip, as there are no guest houses or public facilities for visitors.\n\nIt serves a mountainous rural community and primarily handles missionary aviation (MAF) and small-scale community charters. Travelers must be 100% self-sufficient and carry all food, water, and medical supplies. Carry a satellite phone A local contact matters more than any transport app here, because the village is mountainous and the airstrip is only useful if someone is already waiting below the ridge.\n\nThere is NO scheduled commercial passenger service A vital tip for PDI: the airstrip is high-altitude and prone to sudden morning fog; builds in significant flexibility for multi-day weather delays. Sudden morning fog is the operational reality, so it helps to keep the day flexible rather than trying to force a tight onward schedule. A guide should already be waiting below the ridge, because the mountain strip only works when the village knows your time and the fog is clear.",
  "country": "Papua New Guinea",
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  "flight_search_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=PGK",
  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "MAF and mission charters are the only way to reach this area.",
    "Zero road access; be prepared for arduous mountain trekking.",
    "Flights are strictly early morning to beat the tropical clouds.",
    "Carry an EPIRB or satellite phone; cellular coverage is non-existent.",
    "Pack extremely light in soft bags for mountain airstrip operations."
  ],
  "global_map_link": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=Pindiu+Airport+Pindiu",
  "google_maps_reviews": {
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    "recent_reviews": [],
    "total_reviews": 0
  },
  "hotel_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=PGK",
  "iataCode": "PDI",
  "icao": "ZPDI",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-30",
  "latitude": -6.445138888890001,
  "layover_planner_info": "Local amenities may be limited; plan accordingly.",
  "longitude": 147.515833333,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 30,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 60,
  "mct_interline": 90,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 60,
  "mct_international_to_international": 90,
  "missed_connection_help": "Contact your airline's help desk for assistance.",
  "name": "Pindiu Airport",
  "region": "Oceania",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "LAE",
      "name": "Lae Nadzab Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "FIN",
      "name": "Finschhafen Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "MBV",
      "name": "Masa Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "MPG",
      "name": "Makini Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "MXK",
      "name": "Mindik Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "SWE",
      "name": "Siwea Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Pindiu Airport (PDI), designated by the ICAO as AYPD, is a small domestic aviation facility located in the Morobe Province of Papua New Guinea, serving the town of Pindiu and surrounding rural communities in the Finschhafen District. The airport functions as a basic regional landing ground and does not feature a formal commercial passenger terminal building or staffed administrative offices. It acts as a critical lifeline for this rugged, mountainous region, primarily supporting private charters, missionary aviation, and essential supply deliveries.\n\nFacilities at the airstrip are extremely minimal, reflecting its status as an unattended rural airfield. The primary on-site structure consists of a basic open-air shelter or modest shed used for passenger waiting and aircraft coordination, but lacks modern commercial amenities such as retail shops, restaurants, or public restrooms. Travelers and pilots are advised to be completely self-sufficient and to arrange all logistical needs, including food and water, in the Pindiu town center prior to arrival.\n\nThe airfield features a single 2,995-foot (913m) unpaved runway situated at an elevation of approximately 3,000 feet above sea level. Operations are restricted to daylight hours under Visual Flight Rules (VFR) and are highly sensitive to local weather conditions, particularly heavy tropical rainfall and mountain fog. Ground transportation to the town center is informal, with no dedicated taxi or rental services available at the airstrip; visitors typically utilize local community networks or pre-arranged private vehicle pickups to reach their final destination.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pindiu_Airport"
}