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  "@type": "Airport",
  "address": {
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    "addressCountry": "Taiwan",
    "addressLocality": "Pingtung"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "Regional carriers"
  ],
  "amenityFeature": [
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      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "35 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
      "value": "65 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "65 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to International Connection Time",
      "value": "80 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Interline Connection Time",
      "value": "100 minutes"
    }
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  "city": "Pingtung",
  "code": "PIF",
  "connection_tips": "Pingtung North Airport (PIF) serves the Pingtung County region of Taiwan. For travelers needing to reach Pingtung, the standard and highly recommended connection is to take the Taiwan High Speed Rail from Taipei or Taoyuan to Zuoying Station (Kaohsiung), and then complete the 30-minute journey by local train or bus.\n\nIMPORTANT: As of early 2026, the airport remains a strictly military facility used by the Republic of China Air Force If you are arriving in the region by air, use Kaohsiung International (KHH) which is 45 minutes away. The military status means the airport is not a place for casual passenger wandering, and the surrounding region is better reached through the High Speed Rail network now that civil flights are gone.\n\nAll commercial passenger flights were permanently terminated in 2011 due to the opening of the High Speed Rail (HSR). Do not attempt to approach the military gates at PIF for civilian travel Travelers should use nearby Pingtung or Kaohsiung transport options instead of treating PIF as a civil airport. Use Kaohsiung or the High Speed Rail instead, because the military gate is not a civil arrival point and the region is better reached through passenger rail today now anyway.",
  "country": "Taiwan",
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  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Airport is CLOSED to civilian traffic; use the HSR to reach the south.",
    "Kaohsiung (KHH) is the primary active air hub for the Pingtung area.",
    "The HSR link to Zuoying station is much faster than regional flights.",
    "Do NOT take photos of military infrastructure or personnel on-site.",
    "Visit the Pingtung Night Market in town for authentic local street food."
  ],
  "global_map_link": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=Pingtung+North+Airport",
  "google_maps_reviews": {
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  "iataCode": "PIF",
  "icao": "RCSQ",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "July 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-30",
  "latitude": 22.7001991272,
  "layover_planner_info": "Pingtung North Airport (PIF) works best for straightforward domestic turns, not for building aggressive connection margins around multiple separate tickets. Use this page's published MCTs as the floor: 35 minutes for domestic transfers, 100 minutes when interline support is available. For longer stops in Pingtung, assume terminal amenities may be secondary to the surrounding landside area, and keep backup routing through Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH) and Hengchun Airport (HCN) in mind if the day starts to slip.",
  "longitude": 120.4820022583,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 35,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 65,
  "mct_interline": 100,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 65,
  "mct_international_to_international": 80,
  "missed_connection_help": "If you miss a connection at Pingtung North Airport (PIF), start with the operating airline or transfer desk before leaving the secure area, especially if bags are checked through or your itinerary relies on interline handling. This airport publishes a 100-minute interline buffer, so ask staff to confirm whether onward sectors and baggage can be protected on the same journey before you commit to a new ticket. If same-day recovery fails, compare rebooking options via Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH) and Hengchun Airport (HCN).",
  "name": "Pingtung North Airport",
  "noindex": false,
  "region": "Asia",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "KHH",
      "name": "Kaohsiung International Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "HCN",
      "name": "Hengchun Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Pingtung North Airport (PIF), designated by the ICAO as RCSQ, is a domestic aviation facility located in Pingtung City, Taiwan. While the airport features a large, modern passenger terminal completed in 2005 to serve as the region's primary civilian gateway, all commercial flight operations officially ceased in August 2011. This closure was primarily due to the significant impact of the Taiwan High Speed Rail (THSR), which made the short-haul route to Taipei economically unviable.\n\nThe terminal infrastructure remains part of the airfield complex but is currently not open to the general public for commercial travel. As of early 2026, the facility functions almost exclusively as a military airbase, serving as the headquarters for the Republic of China Air Force (ROCAF) 6th Tactical Mixed Wing. Consequently, standard civilian amenities such as duty-free shops, public restaurants, or passenger lounges are no longer operational, and access to the terminal building is restricted to authorized personnel.\n\nTravelers seeking air access to the Pingtung region typically utilize Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH), located approximately 15 miles (25 km) to the west, which provides extensive domestic and international connections. Ground transportation from the Pingtung area is well-supported by local TRA train services and the THSR via Zuoying Station in Kaohsiung. For those visiting the city, the former terminal site remains a notable landmark, situated near the Pingtung University of Science and Technology, though all logistical needs must be handled within the city center.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pingtung_North_Airport"
}