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    "addressCountry": "United States of America",
    "addressLocality": "Point Lay"
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      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "35 minutes"
    },
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      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
      "value": "65 minutes"
    },
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      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "65 minutes"
    },
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      "name": "International to International Connection Time",
      "value": "80 minutes"
    },
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      "name": "Interline Connection Time",
      "value": "100 minutes"
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  "city": "Point Lay",
  "code": "PIZ",
  "connection_tips": "Point Lay LRRS Airport (PIZ) is a vital aviation facility serving the I\u00f1upiat village of Point Lay on the Chukchi Sea coast, Alaska. Access is strictly via small regional air taxi operators from the hub of Utqiagvik (Barrow) or Kotzebue (OTZ). The airport also serves the adjacent Long Range Radar Site (LRRS).\n\nGround transport within the community is informal; the airport is located within walking distance (~1 mile) of the central village cabins, but residents typically use ATVs or private trucks to meet the plane. There are NO commercial taxis or car rentals. A critical tip: PIZ is an exceptionally isolated facility; bring all food, water, and emergency gear with you.\n\nArctic weather frequently causes multi-day flight delays; always builds in significant flexibility. Arrive 60 minutes early That makes the airport practical for provincial travel only when the driver or company pickup is already fixed before landing. In practical terms, that means the best arrivals are the ones where the local pickup is already on the ground road. A village pickup should already be on the ground road, because Point Lay is too isolated for any casual transport and the weather can hold you there for days after landing sometimes.",
  "country": "United States of America",
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  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Connect through Utqiagvik (BRW) or Kotzebue (OTZ) for all flights.",
    "No roads or cars; village travel is by ATV, snowmachine, or walking.",
    "Coordinate pickup with your host; there are zero public transport options.",
    "Baggage weight is strictly monitored on the small regional planes.",
    "The coastal views during the flight are world-class - get a window seat."
  ],
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  "iataCode": "PIZ",
  "icao": "PPIZ",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "July 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-30",
  "latitude": 69.73290253,
  "layover_planner_info": "Point Lay LRRS Airport (PIZ) 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 Point Lay, assume terminal amenities may be secondary to the surrounding landside area, and keep backup routing through Wiley Post\u2013Will Rogers Memorial Airport (BRW) in mind if the day starts to slip.",
  "longitude": -163.0050049,
  "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 Point Lay LRRS Airport (PIZ), 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 Wiley Post\u2013Will Rogers Memorial Airport (BRW).",
  "name": "Point Lay LRRS Airport",
  "noindex": false,
  "region": "North America",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "BRW",
      "name": "Wiley Post\u2013Will Rogers Memorial Airport"
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  "terminal_info": "Point Lay LRRS Airport (PIZ) is a small state-owned domestic aviation facility located on the Chukchi Sea coast in Alaska, approximately 1 mile south of the village center. The airport primarily serves as a vital infrastructure lifeline for the remote community of Point Lay and functions as a Long Range Radar Site (LRRS) under the management of the North Slope Borough. It acts as a critical link for the transport of essential mail, medical supplies, and local residents, primarily connecting the community to the regional hub of Utqia\u0121vik (Barrow).\n\nFacilities at the airstrip are extremely minimal and reflect its status as a functional Arctic transit point rather than a commercial transport hub. The airport operates from a single, compact facility that provides a basic sheltered waiting area for travelers, but lacks modern commercial amenities such as retail shops, restaurants, or currency exchange bureaus. Since the facility is generally unattended by permanent airport staff, most passenger services and flight information are handled directly by regional carriers like Wright Air Service. Travelers are strongly advised to be completely self-sufficient and must handle all logistical needs, including food and water, within the village prior to arrival.\n\nThe airfield features a single 4,500-foot gravel runway (06/24) situated at an elevation of 25 feet above sea level. Operationally, the facility is designated as a 'Cold Temperature Airport,' requiring specialized altitude corrections for pilots when temperatures drop below -33\u00b0C. Ground transportation to the Point Lay village is informal, with no dedicated taxi or rental services stationed at the airstrip; visitors typically utilize local ATVs or snow machines to reach their final destination, as the area has no connecting road links to the national highway system.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Point_Lay_LRRS_Airport"
}