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  "@type": "Airport",
  "address": {
    "@type": "PostalAddress",
    "addressCountry": "Papua New Guinea",
    "addressLocality": "Pangoa"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "Regional and general aviation"
  ],
  "amenityFeature": [
    {
      "@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": "Pangoa",
  "code": "PGB",
  "connection_tips": "Pangoa Airport (PGB) is a remote grass airstrip in the Gulf Province of Papua New Guinea. Ground transport is non-existent; all movement within the region is on foot via local jungle trails. Ensure you have a local host or guide meeting you at the strip, as there are zero public guesthouses Because the airport has no scheduled service, Pangoa works best as a charted or mission-run access strip rather than a place for casual passenger arrival.\n\nThere is NO scheduled commercial passenger service or modern terminal infrastructure. Travelers must be 100% self-sufficient and carry all food, water, and medical supplies Local movement is simple only when the aircraft, the host, and the ground pickup have already been coordinated in advance. The field has no passenger-style infrastructure, which is why supplies, water, and a clear pickup plan matter more than any terminal expectation.\n\nThe facility is used almost exclusively by missionary aviation (MAF) and third-level charter operators serving local rural communities. A significant tip for PGB: the airstrip is highly sensitive to tropical weather and is frequently 'socked in' by low cloud; flights are strictly early morning and highly weather-dependent. In practice the field is most useful to missionary, medical, and rural support operators who know the region and travel with their own supplies.",
  "country": "Papua New Guinea",
  "flag_url": "https://flagcdn.com/w320/pg.png",
  "flight_search_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=PGK",
  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "No commercial service; mission or private charter only.",
    "Zero terminal facilities; bring all food, water, and shade.",
    "Walking is the only ground transport mode available in this region.",
    "Carry an EPIRB or satellite phone; cellular coverage is non-existent.",
    "Baggage weight is strictly monitored on the small regional planes."
  ],
  "global_map_link": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=Pangoa+Airport+Pangoa",
  "google_maps_reviews": {
    "rating": 0.0,
    "recent_reviews": [],
    "total_reviews": 0
  },
  "hotel_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=PGK",
  "iataCode": "PGB",
  "icao": "AYPC",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-30",
  "latitude": -7.0226,
  "layover_planner_info": "Local amenities may be limited; plan accordingly.",
  "longitude": 141.5605,
  "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": "Pangoa Airport",
  "region": "Oceania",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "POM",
      "name": "Jacksons International Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "LMY",
      "name": "Lake Murray Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Pangoa Airport (PGB), designated by the ICAO as AYPC, is a remote regional aviation facility located in the Middle Fly District of the Western Province, Papua New Guinea. 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 infrastructure link for the remote Pangoa community, primarily supporting private charters, essential supply deliveries, and missionary aviation provided by organizations like Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF).\n\nFacilities at the airstrip are extremely minimal, reflecting its status as an unattended rural airfield in a tropical environment. The primary on-site structure consists of a basic shaded shelter or a modest shed used for passenger waiting and cargo handling, 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, through local village networks or pre-arranged contacts prior to arrival.\n\nThe airfield features a single 2,395-foot grassed clay runway (01/19) situated at an elevation of 60 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 which can impact the runway surface. Ground transportation is informal, with no dedicated taxi or rental services available at the airstrip; visitors typically utilize local community networks or small boats to reach the nearby Lake Murray, located approximately 4.3 miles (7 km) away.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pangoa_Airport"
}