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  "address": {
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    "addressCountry": "Portugal",
    "addressLocality": "Pico Island"
  },
  "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"
    }
  ],
  "city": "Pico Island",
  "code": "PIX",
  "connection_tips": "Pico Airport (PIX) is the primary gateway to the island of Pico in the Azores. Ground transport is reliable; the 'UTC Bus Line 1' connects the terminal directly to the town of Madalena and the harbor every 1-2 hours. Taxis are also plentiful outside arrivals and take about 15 minutes to reach central hotels for a fixed fare of roughly \u20ac15-20.\n\nMajor car rental agencies have desks in the terminal, which is the highly recommended way to explore the UNESCO-listed vineyards and the volcano. A unique connection tip: for those heading to the neighboring island of Faial, take a taxi to the Madalena ferry terminal for the 25-minute boat link In practice the airport is tied to the town and the nearby industrial districts, so a short taxi ride is usually all that is needed.\n\nThe terminal is modern and efficient, handling regular domestic flights from Lisbon and Ponta Delgada. Arrive 2 hours early for all departures The field is best thought of as a small regional link rather than a place for casual passenger wandering. The airport is therefore best treated as a local access field, with the city transfer already arranged by the time you land. A taxi helps.",
  "country": "Portugal",
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  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Rent a car to explore the spectacular volcanic vineyards independently.",
    "Connect to Faial via the fast passenger ferry from Madalena port.",
    "The airport is a gateway for climbing Mount Pico (3 hr hike).",
    "Check-in is fast; 90 minutes early is more than sufficient.",
    "Try the local Pico-style 'Lajido' wine at the terminal gift shop."
  ],
  "global_map_link": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=Pico+Airport",
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  "iataCode": "PIX",
  "icao": "LPPI",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "July 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-30",
  "latitude": 38.5542984009,
  "layover_planner_info": "Pico Airport (PIX) 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 Pico Island, assume terminal amenities may be secondary to the surrounding landside area, and keep backup routing through Jo\u00e3o Paulo II Airport (PDL) and Graciosa Airport (GRW) in mind if the day starts to slip.",
  "longitude": -28.4412994385,
  "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 Pico Airport (PIX), 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 Jo\u00e3o Paulo II Airport (PDL) and Graciosa Airport (GRW).",
  "name": "Pico Airport",
  "noindex": false,
  "region": "Europe",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "PDL",
      "name": "Jo\u00e3o Paulo II Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "GRW",
      "name": "Graciosa Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "HOR",
      "name": "Horta Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "SJZ",
      "name": "S\u00e3o Jorge Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Pico Airport (PIX), also known as Madalena Airport, is a primary regional aviation hub serving Pico Island in the Azores archipelago, Portugal. The airport operates from a modern and compact single passenger terminal designed for high efficiency and rapid transit, situated on the northern coast approximately 5 miles (8 km) from the main town of Madalena. It acts as a critical infrastructure link, connecting the island to major national hubs like Lisbon via Azores Airlines and providing frequent inter-island connections through SATA Air A\u00e7ores.\n\nThe terminal infrastructure provides essential amenities across its unified layout, featuring a comfortable landside caf\u00e9 and bar that serves a variety of hot beverages, sandwiches, and local Azorean pastries. Travelers have access to free unlimited Wi-Fi throughout the building, dedicated device charging stations, and specialized retail kiosks selling regional souvenirs and handicrafts. While the facility lacks full-service restaurants post-security, it offers a streamlined experience with short walking distances between check-in, security screening, and the boarding gates.\n\nGround transportation to central Madalena and the nearby ferry terminal is well-supported by local taxi ranks located directly outside the arrivals area, with the journey typically taking 10 to 15 minutes. Several major car rental agencies, including Ilha Verde and Autatlantis, maintain desks directly within the terminal, which is the preferred choice for visitors exploring the island's volcanic landscapes and UNESCO-listed vineyards. The airport also offers a convenient public parking lot situated immediately in front of the main entrance, ensuring a high level of convenience for both domestic and international travelers.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pico_Airport"
}