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  "@type": "Airport",
  "address": {
    "@type": "PostalAddress",
    "addressCountry": "Brazil",
    "addressLocality": "Patos de Minas"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "Regional and charter carriers"
  ],
  "amenityFeature": [
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      "@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": "Patos de Minas",
  "code": "POJ",
  "connection_tips": "Patos de Minas Airport (POJ) serves the major agribusiness hub of Patos de Minas in Minas Gerais, Brazil. Negotiate the fare upfront (approx. 40-60 BRL). Ride-hailing apps like Uber are beginning to emerge but availability at the terminal can be inconsistent. Facilities include basic waiting areas and a snack bar The airport is most useful when the taxi is already waiting, because the agribusiness rhythm of Patos de Minas makes the trip feel more like a work transfer than a leisure arrival.\n\nIt handles domestic regional flights via Azul Conecta, primarily connecting to Belo Horizonte (CNF). The terminal is modern, clean, and handles processing very quickly Local taxis and the city-side grid are enough to make the airport practical for business and family travel, but only if the pickup plan is fixed before takeoff.\n\nLocated about 10 kilometers (15 minutes) from the city center, ground transport is primarily via local taxis which meet scheduled arrivals. Arrive 90 minutes before domestic departures. A significant tip: Patos de Minas is a major hub for the regional maize and bean industries; ensure you have handled all banking in the city center. For agribusiness and city travel alike, the useful move is to keep the taxi contact ready before landing, since the airport is close enough to be simple and far enough to need a plan. That is why the field works best for people who know Patos de Minas already and are simply trying to shorten the day.",
  "country": "Brazil",
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  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Use Azul Conecta for the most reliable link to Belo Horizonte (CNF).",
    "Taxis to town are reliable and take only 15 minutes via BR-354.",
    "The airport is a gateway for business travel to regional crop auctions.",
    "Check-in is fast; 60-90 minutes early is more than sufficient.",
    "Financial tip: Carry cash (BRL) for all local transport and small fees."
  ],
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  "google_maps_reviews": {
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  "has_commercial_service": false,
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  "iataCode": "POJ",
  "icao": "SNPD",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "October 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-30",
  "latitude": -18.672673,
  "layover_planner_info": "Patos de Minas Airport (POJ) in Patos de Minas, Brazil is a regional airport for South America, with Regional and charter carriers serving the route pattern. Patos de Minas Airport (POJ), officially known as Pedro Pereira dos Santos Airport, is a primary regional aviation hub serving the Tri\u00e2ngulo Mineiro and Alto Parana\u00edba regions of Minas Gerais, Brazil. Plan around 30 minutes domestic, 60 minutes domestic-to-international, 75 minutes international-to-international, and 90 minutes interline. Nearby alternatives for schedule recovery include CNF Tancredo Neves International Airport and PYT Pedro Rabelo de Souza Airport.",
  "longitude": -46.491292,
  "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": "If you miss a connection at Patos de Minas Airport (POJ) in Patos de Minas, Brazil, contact Regional and charter carriers or the handling desk immediately. This airport functions as a regional feeder, so the best recovery option is usually the next departure from Patos de Minas or a nearby airport. Patos de Minas Airport (POJ) serves the major agribusiness hub of Patos de Minas in Minas Gerais, Brazil. Backup routing may also use CNF Tancredo Neves International Airport and PYT Pedro Rabelo de Souza Airport.",
  "name": "Patos de Minas Airport",
  "noindex": true,
  "region": "South America",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "CNF",
      "name": "Tancredo Neves International Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "PYT",
      "name": "Pedro Rabelo de Souza Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Patos de Minas Airport (POJ), officially known as Pedro Pereira dos Santos Airport, is a primary regional aviation hub serving the Tri\u00e2ngulo Mineiro and Alto Parana\u00edba regions of Minas Gerais, Brazil. The airport operates from a single, compact passenger terminal designed for high efficiency and rapid transit, situated approximately 8 miles (13 km) from the city center. It acts as a critical infrastructure link, primarily connecting the region to the state capital hub of Belo Horizonte (CNF) via regular scheduled services by Azul Conecta.\n\nThe terminal infrastructure provides a variety of essential amenities across its unified layout, featuring functional check-in counters and a comfortable waiting lounge. Travelers have access to a small landside caf\u00e9 and snack bar offering traditional Brazilian refreshments and local coffee, alongside clean public restroom facilities. The facility is fully accessible and managed by INFRACEA, providing a secure and professional environment for both domestic regional commuters and corporate travelers connected to the area's significant agribusiness sector.\n\nGround transportation to central Patos de Minas is well-supported by local taxi ranks situated directly outside the terminal exit, with the journey typically taking 15 to 20 minutes. While ride-sharing apps are available in the city, travelers are encouraged to pre-arrange transfers during off-peak hours to ensure prompt service. The airport also offers secure on-site parking situated conveniently in front of the main entrance, providing a streamlined experience for those transitioning to the diverse industrial and agricultural districts of the region.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://www.worlddata.info/america/brazil/airports.php"
}