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  "address": {
    "@type": "PostalAddress",
    "addressCountry": "Venezuela",
    "addressLocality": "Pedernales"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "Regional and general aviation"
  ],
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      "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": "Pedernales",
  "code": "PDZ",
  "comparison_tool_link": "/compare/PDZ",
  "connection_tips": "Pedernales Airport (PDZ) serves the remote river town of Pedernales in the Delta Amacuro state of Venezuela. Ground transport in this part of the Orinoco Delta is exceptionally limited; there are NO formal taxis or buses. A critical tip: the area is exceptionally isolated; bring all food, water, and cash (USD) with you from Matur\u00edn or Caracas.\n\nIt handles infrequent domestic charters and small private aircraft serving the local community and oil exploration sectors. Most movement is via motorized local boats navigating the delta's intricate river systems. Always builds in significant flexibility for weather-related delays The river-delta setting means most movement is still by boat or local pickup, so travelers should not expect airport-style ground transport to appear on demand.\n\nThere is currently NO regular scheduled commercial airline passenger service. Most travelers are met by their local host or company contact at the airstrip A visitor who arrives with a host contact and a fixed departure time will have a much simpler day than someone hoping to improvise transport in the Orinoco Delta. A host or company pickup should already be waiting, because the delta is too remote for a casual taxi search after the boat times are set well.",
  "country": "Venezuela",
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  "flight_search_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=VES",
  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Coordinate local boat pickup with your host weeks in advance.",
    "No commercial service; fly to Matur\u00edn (MUN) and drive or charter.",
    "Pack extremely light in soft bags to comply with weight limits.",
    "The flight over the Orinoco Delta is spectacularly scenic.",
    "Check for seasonal rain which can impact the unpaved airstrip conditions."
  ],
  "global_map_link": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=Pedernales+Airport+Pedernales",
  "google_maps_reviews": {
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    "recent_reviews": [],
    "total_reviews": 0
  },
  "hotel_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=VES",
  "iataCode": "PDZ",
  "icao": "SVPE",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-30",
  "latitude": 9.97924,
  "layover_planner_info": "Local amenities may be limited; plan accordingly.",
  "longitude": -62.2286,
  "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": "Pedernales Airport",
  "region": "South America",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "MUN",
      "name": "Matur\u00edn Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "GUI",
      "name": "Guiria Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "TUV",
      "name": "Tucupita Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Pedernales Airport (PDZ), designated by the ICAO as SVPE, is a vital domestic aviation facility located in the Delta Amacuro state of northeastern Venezuela. The airport serves the remote coastal village of Pedernales, situated on the estuary of the Ca\u00f1o Manamo River. Since the community has no paved road access to the mainland, the airport functions as a critical infrastructure link for the transport of essential supplies, medical evacuations, and local residents.\n\nFacilities at the airport are extremely minimal and reflect its status as a remote regional airfield. The passenger terminal consists of a single, functional structure that provides a sheltered waiting area and basic processing space for travelers. There are no on-site commercial amenities such as retail shops, full-service restaurants, or luxury lounges, and the facility is typically unattended by permanent staff outside of scheduled charter operations. Travelers are strongly advised to be completely self-sufficient and to handle all logistical needs in the village center prior to arrival.\n\nThe airfield features a single 4,199-foot (1,280m) asphalt runway (09/27) situated at an elevation of just 7 feet above sea level. Operations are restricted to daylight hours under Visual Flight Rules (VFR), as the field is not equipped with nighttime runway lighting or modern instrument approach systems. Ground transportation to the village of Pedernales, located approximately 1.9 miles (3 km) to the southwest, is informal and typically managed via local small boats or private vehicle arrangements.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pedernales_Airport"
}