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  "@type": "Airport",
  "address": {
    "@type": "PostalAddress",
    "addressCountry": "Panama",
    "addressLocality": "Pedas\u00ed"
  },
  "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": "Pedas\u00ed",
  "code": "PDM",
  "connection_tips": "Captain J. Montenegro Airport (PDM) serves the town of Pedas\u00ed on the Azuero Peninsula of Panama. It handles regular domestic flights from Panama City (PAC) via Air Panama and Flytrip (approx. 45-minute flight). Located just 2 kilometers (5 minutes) from the town center, ground transport is primarily via local taxis which meet every scheduled arrival.\n\nA unique connection tip: the 'Playa Venao Shuttle' (or 'My Pink Bus') provides scheduled daily links between Panama City and Pedas\u00ed/Venao for approximately $40 USD for those wanting a road alternative. Pedas\u00ed is the main hub for expeditions to Iguana Island; coordinate your boat transfer at the town wharf after landing.\n\nThe terminal is functional and handles processing very quickly. Arrive 60 minutes early for domestic departures. Ensure you have cash (USD) The airport is most practical when your hotel or shuttle already knows the flight time, because the resort and beach transfers are easy once the arrival is fixed in advance. A shuttle or taxi should already know the flight time, because Pedas is easiest when the resort or boat transfer is not guessing and the wharf leg can stay smooth into Iguana Island or Venao for beach days and charter returns there too.",
  "country": "Panama",
  "flag_url": "https://flagcdn.com/w320/pa.png",
  "flight_search_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=PAB",
  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Take a 5-minute taxi for the easiest link to the town center plaza.",
    "The airport is a gateway for the world-class surfing at Playa Venao.",
    "Connect to Iguana Island via boat from the local municipal wharf.",
    "Check-in is fast; 60 minutes early is more than sufficient.",
    "Try the local Panamanian-style pastries in town after you land."
  ],
  "global_map_link": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=Capt.+J.+Montenegro+Airport+Pedas%C3%AD",
  "google_maps_reviews": {
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    "recent_reviews": [],
    "total_reviews": 0
  },
  "hotel_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=PAB",
  "iataCode": "PDM",
  "icao": "MPPD",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-30",
  "latitude": 7.534801,
  "layover_planner_info": "Local amenities may be limited; plan accordingly.",
  "longitude": -80.043347,
  "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": "Capt. J. Montenegro Airport",
  "region": "North America",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "PAC",
      "name": "Albrook 'Marcos A. Gelabert' International Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Capt. J. Montenegro Airport (PDM), also known as Justiniano Montenegro Airport, is a regional aviation facility serving the charming town of Pedas\u00ed in the Los Santos Province of Panama. The airport operates from a single, compact passenger terminal building designed primarily to facilitate domestic travel and private charters between the capital city and the Azuero Peninsula. It acts as a vital infrastructure link for the region's tourism industry, providing a 45-minute alternative to the nearly 5-hour drive from Panama City.\n\nThe terminal infrastructure is modest and focused on essential services, providing a functional waiting area and basic check-in counters for domestic carriers like Air Panama and Flytrip. While the building lacks modern commercial amenities such as retail shops, full-service restaurants, or duty-free outlets, its small scale ensures exceptionally rapid passenger processing. Travelers are strongly encouraged to handle significant financial and dining needs in the Pedas\u00ed town center, located just a 5-minute drive away, as on-site services are extremely limited.\n\nOperationally, the airport features a single runway situated at an elevation of 49 feet and primarily serves as the starting point for visitors heading to world-class natural attractions like Isla Iguana Wildlife Sanctuary and the famous surf breaks of Playa Venao. Ground transportation to central Pedas\u00ed is well-supported by local taxi services that meet arriving flights, and many regional boutique hotels provide pre-arranged shuttle transfers for their guests. Due to the small aircraft typically used for these regional routes, travelers should be mindful of strict luggage weight limits enforced by the operating airlines.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capt._J._Montenegro_Airport"
}