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  "address": {
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    "addressCountry": "Turks and Caicos Islands",
    "addressLocality": "Pine Cay"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "interCaribbean Airways"
  ],
  "amenityFeature": [
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      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "45 minutes"
    },
    {
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      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    },
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      "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
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    {
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      "name": "International to International Connection Time",
      "value": "120 minutes"
    },
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  "city": "Pine Cay",
  "code": "PIC",
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  "connection_tips": "Pine Cay Airport (PIC) is a strictly PRIVATE aviation facility serving the exclusive Pine Cay island in the Turks and Caicos. It handles NO scheduled commercial airline flights. Access is limited to guests of the Meridian Club and private homeowners Pine Cay works as a private-island arrival only when the resort is already expecting you, because the strip has no public ground-transport market at all.\n\nGround transport on the island is unique: there are NO cars or taxis. Most visitors are met at the aircraft by a member of the Meridian Club staff in an electric golf cart for the 5-minute transfer to the lodge. A unique connection tip: many travelers arrive via the resort's private passenger ferry from Providenciales (PLS), using the airfield primarily for a faster (10 min) private hop.\n\nThe facility consists of a simple paved runway with zero public amenities. Arrive self-sufficient. Ensure you have confirmed your landing permission and resort booking weeks in advance The best arrivals are the ones that move straight from aircraft to staff pickup, since there is nothing on the island that behaves like a normal airport terminal. A resort staff pickup should already be confirmed, because Pine Cay has no public ground transport.",
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  "flight_search_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=USD",
  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Strictly private resort access only; no public commercial access.",
    "The boat transfer from Providenciales (PLS) is the most common arrival method.",
    "Golf cart is the only way to travel beyond the airstrip.",
    "Financial tip: Bring all personal supplies and cash from Providenciales.",
    "The approach flight offers incredible views of the Caicos Bank reefs."
  ],
  "global_map_link": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=Pine%20Cay%20Airport",
  "google_maps_reviews": {
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    "recent_reviews": [],
    "total_reviews": 0
  },
  "hotel_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=USD",
  "iataCode": "PIC",
  "icao": "MBPI",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "May 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-30",
  "latitude": 21.8999996185,
  "layover_planner_info": "Consider exploring Pine Cay if you have a long layover.",
  "longitude": -72.0999984741,
  "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": "Pine Cay Airport",
  "region": "Americas",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "PLS",
      "name": "Providenciales International Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "MDS",
      "name": "Middle Caicos Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "NCA",
      "name": "North Caicos Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Pine Cay Airport (PIC), also known as Cowles Field, is a private domestic aviation facility located on the secluded island of Pine Cay in the Turks and Caicos Islands. The airport functions as a basic regional landing ground and does not feature a formal commercial passenger terminal building or staffed administrative offices. It serves as a vital infrastructure link for the exclusive Pine Cay Resort and private villa owners, situated approximately 15 miles northeast of Providenciales.\n\nFacilities at the airstrip are extremely minimal, reflecting its status as a private, eco-friendly landing ground on an island with a strict 'no-car' policy. There are no on-site commercial amenities such as retail shops, restaurants, or public restrooms, and the area lacks standard passenger lounges or Wi-Fi services. Travelers and pilots are advised to be completely self-sufficient and to handle all logistical needs through the Pine Cay Resort management prior to arrival. Due to the lack of fencing, pilots are encouraged to conduct a low-pass flyby to ensure the runway is clear of wildlife before landing.\n\nThe airfield features a single 2,500-foot paved runway and operates strictly during daylight hours under Visual Flight Rules (VFR). It is not an official international Airport of Entry, meaning all international arrivals must first clear customs and immigration at a major hub like Providenciales International Airport (PLS) before proceeding to Pine Cay. Ground transportation on the island is unique, with visitors typically utilizing electric golf carts or bicycles provided by the resort to reach their final destination, as conventional motor vehicles are not permitted on the island's sandy trails.",
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