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  "@type": "Airport",
  "address": {
    "@type": "PostalAddress",
    "addressCountry": "Senegal",
    "addressLocality": "Podor"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "Regional and charter carriers"
  ],
  "amenityFeature": [
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "30 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
      "value": "60 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "60 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to International Connection Time",
      "value": "75 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Interline Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    }
  ],
  "city": "Podor",
  "code": "POD",
  "connection_tips": "Podor Airport (POD) serves the river town of Podor in northern Senegal, on the border with Mauritania. Ground transport into the town center (approx. 3km away) is primarily via local private hires and 'moto-taxis' which meet pre-announced arrivals. The facility is utilitarian with a single paved runway and zero passenger terminal amenities.\n\nIt handles infrequent domestic charters and government missions. Most travelers reach the region by a long road journey from Saint-Louis (approx. 3-4 hours via the N2 highway) or via the 'Bou El Mogdad' river cruise ship. Ensure you carry cash (XOF) for all local fees The road transfer is only as good as the pickup waiting at the airport, which is why the host contact matters more than the terminal itself.\n\nThere is currently NO regular scheduled commercial airline service If arriving by air, ensure you have pre-arranged a pickup through your local host or guesthouse. Podor is best approached as a river-town transfer point, so the pickup should already know whether you are going toward the town center or the ferry/river edge. That makes the airport a useful checkpoint for river-town travel, especially when the next step is a hotel, a government office, or a host pickup. The airport is at its best when the local host already knows the flight time, because Podor travel is still built around the river town rather than the ramp. For Podor, the airport is less about building a long itinerary and more about getting the local pickup aligned with the day's river-town schedule. The airport is most useful when the host in Podor already knows the arrival time, because the river-town transfer is the real next step. Podor travel is river-town travel, and the airport is simply the first step in that chain.",
  "country": "Senegal",
  "flag_url": "https://flagcdn.com/w320/sn.png",
  "flight_search_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=USD",
  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "No commercial service; fly to Saint-Louis (XLS) and drive or charter.",
    "Pre-arrange all local pickups; no taxis wait on-site at the strip.",
    "The airport is a gateway for the historic French fort in Podor.",
    "Bring all food and water; there are zero services at the airfield.",
    "Check for seasonal heat delays if flying privately in the afternoon."
  ],
  "global_map_link": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=POD+Airport",
  "google_maps_reviews": {
    "rating": 0.0,
    "recent_reviews": [],
    "total_reviews": 0
  },
  "hotel_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=USD",
  "iataCode": "POD",
  "icao": "GOSP",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-30",
  "latitude": 16.678155,
  "layover_planner_info": "Plan ahead for limited services and amenities.",
  "longitude": -14.964957,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 30,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 60,
  "mct_interline": 90,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 60,
  "mct_international_to_international": 75,
  "missed_connection_help": "Contact your airline for rebooking assistance.",
  "name": "Podor Airport",
  "region": "Africa",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "XLS",
      "name": "Saint-Louis Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "RDT",
      "name": "Richard Toll Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Podor Airport (POD) is a regional domestic aviation facility serving the historic town of Podor in the Saint-Louis Region of northern Senegal. The airport operates from a modest passenger terminal designed primarily to facilitate regional travel, general aviation, and essential administrative or NGO-related missions. It acts as a critical infrastructure link for the Senegal River valley, uniquely situated on Morfil Island between the S\u00e9n\u00e9gal and Dou\u00e9 Rivers.\n\nThe terminal infrastructure is functional and focused on basic transit services, providing a simple waiting area and administrative modules for flight coordination. While the building lacks modern commercial amenities such as retail shops, full-service restaurants, or duty-free outlets, it provides a secure environment for travelers and basic ground handling services including baggage assistance. Travelers are strongly encouraged to handle significant financial and dining needs in the Podor town center prior to arrival, as on-site utilities are extremely limited.\n\nOperationally, the airport features a single 5,120-foot (1,560m) paved runway (15/33) situated at an elevation of just 20 feet above sea level. Ground transportation to central Podor is informal, with visitors typically utilizing local taxi services or pre-arranged private vehicle transfers to reach the city's colonial-era architectural sites. For regular scheduled international connectivity, travelers to the region typically utilize Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) in Dakar and complete their journey via regional road networks or smaller charter connections.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://www.worlddata.info/africa/senegal/airports.php"
}