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  "@type": "Airport",
  "address": {
    "@type": "PostalAddress",
    "addressCountry": "Guatemala",
    "addressLocality": "Popt\u00fan"
  },
  "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": "Popt\u00fan",
  "code": "PON",
  "comparison_tool_link": "/compare/PON",
  "connection_tips": "Popt\u00fan Airport (PON) serves the town of Popt\u00fan in the Pet\u00e9n department of Guatemala. A taxi to the center takes about 5 minutes and is very affordable. Arrive 90 minutes early for domestic departures. The area is exceptionally isolated by road; aviation is the most reliable link during the rainy season.\n\nIt primarily handles domestic charters and small regional carriers serving the local agricultural and eco-tourism sectors. A unique connection tip: Popt\u00fan is a gateway for the Finca Ixobel and the spectacular caves of Pet\u00e9n; coordinate your transfer with your lodge in advance. Ensure you have cash (GTQ)\n\nGround transport into the town center (approx. 2km away) consists of local 'tuk-tuks' and private hires which meet arrivals. Infrastructure at the terminal is basic with manual manifest checks The town is small enough that a ready ride is the real convenience, not the terminal itself. From Popt\u00fan, the airport makes more sense as a quick gateway into southern Pet\u00e9n than as a place to spend time after arrival. A lodge transfer or tuk-tuk should already be arranged, because Popt\u00fan is small enough that the ride is the real convenience and the caves or eco-lodges are not the place to improvise there.",
  "country": "Guatemala",
  "flag_url": "https://flagcdn.com/w320/gt.png",
  "flight_search_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=GTQ",
  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Take a tuk-tuk for the quickest and most affordable city transfer.",
    "The airport is a gateway for exploring the remote Pet\u00e9n jungle.",
    "Confirm flight status 24 hours prior; schedules can be fluid.",
    "Arrive only 60-90 mins early; check-in is manual and fast.",
    "Financial tip: Carry cash (GTQ) for all local transport and small fees."
  ],
  "global_map_link": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=PON+Airport",
  "google_maps_reviews": {
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    "recent_reviews": [],
    "total_reviews": 0
  },
  "hotel_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=GTQ",
  "iataCode": "PON",
  "icao": "MGPP",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-30",
  "latitude": 16.325799942017,
  "layover_planner_info": "Plan ahead for limited services and amenities.",
  "longitude": -89.41609954834,
  "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": "Popt\u00fan Airport",
  "region": "North America",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "GUA",
      "name": "La Aurora International Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "LCF",
      "name": "Las Vegas Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "PBR",
      "name": "Puerto Barrios Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Popt\u00fan Airport (PON), designated by the ICAO as MGPP, is a regional domestic aviation facility serving the town of Popt\u00fan in the Pet\u00e9n Department of southeastern Guatemala. The airport functions as a basic regional landing ground and does not feature a formal commercial passenger terminal building or staffed administrative offices. It acts as a critical infrastructure link for the surrounding agricultural province, primarily supporting private charters, government missions, and essential supply deliveries for the region's diverse farming communities.\n\nFacilities at the airstrip are extremely minimal and reflect its status as an unattended rural airfield in a tropical environment. The primary on-site structure typically consists of a basic administrative shed or small sheltered area used for passenger waiting and cargo handling, but lacks modern commercial amenities such as retail shops, full-service restaurants, or public restrooms. Travelers and pilots are advised to be completely self-sufficient and to handle all logistical needs, including food and water, in the nearby Popt\u00fan town center, which is located just a short drive from the airfield.\n\nThe airfield features a single 8,957-foot gravel runway (09/27) situated at an elevation of approximately 1,700 feet above sea level. Operationally, the facility is frequently utilized by the Guatemalan military and private aviation operators, providing vital connectivity for a region that is a major transit point between the highlands and the northern lowlands. Ground transportation to the town center is informal, with visitors typically arranging pre-booked private vehicle transfers or utilizing local 'tuc-tuks' to reach the nearby administrative districts and the Machaquil\u00e1 River area.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://www.worlddata.info/america/guatemala/airports.php"
}