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  "@type": "Airport",
  "address": {
    "@type": "PostalAddress",
    "addressCountry": "Brazil",
    "addressLocality": "Pinheiro"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "LATAM Brasil",
    "GOL Linhas A\u00e9reas"
  ],
  "amenityFeature": [
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "45 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to International Connection Time",
      "value": "120 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Interline Connection Time",
      "value": "0 minutes"
    }
  ],
  "city": "Pinheiro",
  "code": "PHI",
  "connection_tips": "Pinheiro Airport is the local gateway to Pinheiro and the surrounding area in Maranh\u00e3o, so the connection is a short road transfer into town rather than a major commercial interchange. If you are arriving for family, business, or a regional visit, a taxi or pre-arranged car is usually the cleanest way to finish the trip because the airport is not built around a dense terminal-side transport network. For travelers continuing deeper into western Maranh\u00e3o, the airport is best treated as the first step in a ground itinerary and not as a hub for changing airlines. That makes PHI useful precisely because it is simple: you land close to town, get into the vehicle, and move on with the rest of the day. The key is to know who is meeting you before you leave the last airport, because small regional fields do not leave much room for improvisation if the pickup is late. If you are connecting from a larger city, it is usually wiser to plan the regional road segment separately and keep the airport arrival protected. In practice, PHI works best when the next leg is already visible on the map and the airport is just the quick start to it. The airport is efficient when used that way, and frustrating when you expect it to function like a larger connector in the Brazilian network.",
  "country": "Brazil",
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  "flight_search_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=BRL",
  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Taxis to the town center are reliable and take only 10 minutes.",
    "Confirm flight status 24 hours prior; schedules can be fluid.",
    "The airport is a gateway for the scenic Baixada Maranhense lakes.",
    "Arrive only 60-90 mins early; check-in is manual and fast.",
    "Financial tip: Carry cash (BRL) for all local transport and terminal fees."
  ],
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  "google_maps_reviews": {
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    "recent_reviews": [],
    "total_reviews": 0
  },
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  "iataCode": "PHI",
  "icao": "SNY1",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-30",
  "latitude": -2.4836111069,
  "layover_planner_info": "Consider exploring Pinheiro if you have a long layover.",
  "longitude": -45.0672225952,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 45,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 90,
  "mct_interline": 110,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 90,
  "mct_international_to_international": 120,
  "missed_connection_help": "Contact your airline's service desk for assistance with rebooking.",
  "name": "Pinheiro Airport",
  "region": "Americas",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "SLZ",
      "name": "Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "CPU",
      "name": "Cururupu Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "GMS",
      "name": "Ant\u00f4nio Guerreiro Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Pinheiro Airport (PHI), officially known as Aeroporto Regional de Pinheiro \u2013 Prefeito Diogo de Sousa, is a domestic aviation facility serving the Baixada Maranhense region in the state of Maranh\u00e3o, Brazil. The airport functions primarily as a regional landing ground and is currently undergoing a major revitalization project led by the State Government to modernize its infrastructure. It acts as a critical link for the surrounding agricultural and fishing communities, primarily supporting air taxis, private charters, and essential medical transport.\n\nThe current terminal infrastructure is modest and focused on basic transit services, providing a functional waiting area and administrative offices. However, as of early 2026, the facility is nearing the completion of a comprehensive upgrade that includes an expanded passenger terminal building, new security fencing, and modernized access roads. While the building lacks large-scale commercial amenities like retail shops or food courts, it provides a secure environment for travelers and pilots transitioning to the interior of the state.\n\nOperationally, the airport features a substantial 5,709-foot (1,740m) asphalt runway capable of supporting medium-sized aircraft like the Boeing 737. The ongoing upgrades include the installation of a new night lighting system (*balizamento noturno*), which will eventually allow for 24-hour emergency operations and medical evacuations. Ground transportation to central Pinheiro, located approximately 3.7 miles (6 km) to the southeast along the MA-106 highway, is informal and typically managed via local taxi services or pre-arranged private vehicle transfers.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=Pinheiro%20Airport%20airport"
}