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  "address": {
    "@type": "PostalAddress",
    "addressCountry": "Pakistan",
    "addressLocality": "Panjgur"
  },
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    "Regional carriers"
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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"
    },
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      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Interline Connection Time",
      "value": "100 minutes"
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  "city": "Panjgur",
  "code": "PJG",
  "connection_tips": "Panjgur Airport (PJG) serves the city of Panjgur in the Balochistan province of Pakistan. A significant tip: the airport area is located in a sensitive region; security procedures are thorough and photography of any base infrastructure is strictly prohibited. Ensure you have handled all currency needs in Karachi\n\nIt handles regular domestic flights from Karachi (KHI) via PIA. Commercial service is highly seasonal and frequently subject to change; always verify your flight status locally 24 hours prior The glider and GA traffic make the airport useful for pilots more than for ordinary passengers, so the onward plan is usually about the strip and the local host rather than about airline baggage.\n\nGround transport into the town center (approx. 5km away) is primarily via local taxis and private hires; it is STRONGLY advised to use pre-booked transport coordinated through your local host or organization for security reasons. Infrastructure at the terminal is basic with minimal passenger amenities. In that sense it functions as a small regional tool, not as a mainstream passenger terminal. A host or security-approved pickup should already be arranged, because Panjgur works only when the local contact knows your timing and the airport area is not for improvisation.",
  "country": "Pakistan",
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  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Confirm flight status 24 hours prior; schedules are very fluid.",
    "Do NOT take photos of military infrastructure or personnel on-site.",
    "Connect through Karachi (KHI) for all onward travel.",
    "Carry hard currency (PKR) as card systems are unreliable.",
    "The airport is a vital link for the regional dates and marble trade."
  ],
  "global_map_link": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=Panjgur+Airport",
  "google_maps_reviews": {
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    "recent_reviews": [],
    "total_reviews": 0
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  "hotel_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=PKR",
  "iataCode": "PJG",
  "icao": "OPPG",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-30",
  "latitude": 26.9545001984,
  "layover_planner_info": "Limited amenities; plan ahead for food and transport.",
  "longitude": 64.1324996948,
  "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": "Panjgur Airport",
  "region": "Asia",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "KHI",
      "name": "Jinnah International Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Panjgur Airport operates as one of Balochistan's 11 airports, positioned at 3,289 feet above sea level in this remote district of Pakistan's largest province. At 3,289 feet elevation, the airport operates a single 5,000-foot hard runway (13/31) designed to accommodate domestic operations and limited international flights, though as of 2024 the airport remains operational but closed to commercial traffic due to suspended flight operations affecting multiple Balochistan airports including Zhob and Pasni.\n\nThe terminal infrastructure reflects the airport's historical significance in Pakistan's aviation network, notably serving as part of PIA's regional route structure that once connected Karachi-Panjgur-Turbat-Gwadar. This route gained prominence in 1990 when First Officer Maliha Sami became PIA's first female pilot flying this circuit, demonstrating the airport's former role in connecting Balochistan's remote communities. The current suspension of services highlights broader challenges facing regional aviation in Balochistan, where only three of 11 airports - Quetta International, Gwadar International, and Turbat International - maintain active commercial operations.\n\nThe facility's strategic location in western Balochistan near the Iranian border creates unique operational dynamics, with the airport serving both civilian and security-related functions in this sensitive region. Infrastructure includes basic passenger handling facilities, though specific terminal amenities remain limited compared to active airports. The suspension of commercial flights has prompted protests from Balochistan senators highlighting the impact on regional connectivity and economic development, as communities rely heavily on air transport given the province's vast distances and challenging terrain.\n\nPanjgur Airport's current dormant status reflects complex security and economic factors affecting Balochistan's aviation sector, where infrastructure exists but operational viability remains challenging. The airport maintains its operational certification and physical capability to resume services, with its 5,000-foot runway sufficient for turboprop and smaller jet aircraft operations typical of regional routes. The facility represents critical infrastructure for this district of approximately 500,000 residents, awaiting the resolution of security concerns and restoration of commercial viability to reconnect Panjgur with Pakistan's broader aviation network.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panjgur_Airport"
}
