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    "addressCountry": "United States of America",
    "addressLocality": "Payson"
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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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      "value": "65 minutes"
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      "value": "80 minutes"
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  "city": "Payson",
  "code": "PJB",
  "connection_tips": "Payson Airport (PJB) serves the Rim Country of central Arizona and is a popular high-altitude getaway for private pilots. Local taxis can be called from Payson but do not wait at the airfield. If you need a commercial connection, fly to Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX), which is approximately 1.5 hours to the south via Hwy 87.\n\nIt handles NO scheduled commercial airline passenger flights. A unique connection tip: the airport is home to the 'Crosswinds Restaurant,' which is famous for its pies and views of the runway, making it a destination in itself for weekend flyers. Always check for mountain wind warnings The island setting makes the transfer feel like a village arrival, so the schedule should be locked in before you leave the mainland.\n\nGround transport is limited; car rentals can be pre-arranged for delivery from town (approx5 minutes away). The facility offers high-quality pilot lounges, Wi-Fi, and 24-hour self-serve fuel. The island setting means the airport is useful only when the host, boat, or village pickup is lined up before departure from the mainland. That is the only reliable way to make the short air hop actually useful. A village host, boat, or mainland pickup should already be lined up, because the air hop only works when the mainland plan is fixed.",
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  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Visit the Crosswinds Restaurant for the best runway views in AZ.",
    "Use PJB for private flights to reach the Mogollon Rim quickly.",
    "Pre-arrange your rental car for direct pickup at the FBO lounge.",
    "Ideal for private pilots exploring the scenic Tonto National Forest.",
    "Free on-site parking is available for GA travelers."
  ],
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  "iataCode": "PJB",
  "icao": "KPAN",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-30",
  "latitude": 34.2568016052,
  "layover_planner_info": "Limited amenities; plan ahead for food and transport.",
  "longitude": -111.3389968872,
  "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": "Contact airline desk for assistance.",
  "name": "Payson Airport",
  "region": "North America",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "PHX",
      "name": "Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Payson Airport (PJB) operates as a general aviation facility with practical terminal services designed to support the diverse needs of private aircraft operations in Arizona's Mogollon Rim region. Located just one mile west of Payson's central business district at an elevation of 5,160 feet above sea level, the airport features a main terminal building that houses essential passenger and crew amenities alongside administrative offices and operational control centers. The facility covers 80 acres and serves as a crucial aviation gateway for visitors accessing the scenic mountain communities and recreational areas of central Arizona, particularly during the summer months when the area provides relief from the desert heat.\n\nThe terminal building provides fundamental amenities including passenger waiting areas, restroom facilities, and pilot services, with Payson Aviation serving as the primary fixed base operator (FBO) offering aircraft services, fuel coordination, and customer support. The facility operates without an air traffic control tower, utilizing pilot-controlled lighting and standard unicom procedures for aircraft coordination on the single runway. Crosswinds Restaurant operates within the airport complex, providing American diner fare accessible from the Delta Ramp tie-down areas, making it a popular stop for both transient pilots and local visitors. The airport maintains 24-hour self-service fuel capabilities through MPG East, Inc., providing both 100LL and Jet A fuels to accommodate various aircraft types.\n\nUnique among general aviation airports, Payson features a designated fly-in campground situated between Alpha and Bravo Ramps, offering pilots and passengers an opportunity to combine aviation with outdoor recreation in Arizona's high country. The airport houses specialized services including Against the Wind aircraft inspection, maintenance, and repair services, while also serving as a seasonal base for firefighting aircraft during Arizona's fire season. An information center within the terminal complex provides guests with weather updates, tourist destination information, and local area guidance, reflecting the airport's role as both a transportation hub and gateway to central Arizona's recreational opportunities.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Payson_Airport"
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