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  "@type": "Airport",
  "address": {
    "@type": "PostalAddress",
    "addressCountry": "Mexico",
    "addressLocality": "Puerto Pe\u00f1asco"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "Major international airlines"
  ],
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      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "30 minutes"
    },
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      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
      "value": "60 minutes"
    },
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      "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "60 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to International Connection Time",
      "value": "75 minutes"
    },
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      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Interline Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    }
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  "city": "Puerto Pe\u00f1asco",
  "code": "PPE",
  "connection_tips": "Mar de Cort\u00e9s International Airport (PPE) serves the resort town of Puerto Pe\u00f1asco (Rocky Point) in Sonora, Mexico. It handles regular domestic charters and occasional private flights. Ground transport into the city center (approx. 10km away) is primarily via local taxis which meet arrivals; negotiate the fare upfront (approx.\n\n$15-25 USD to Sandy Beach resorts). A unique connection tip: for most travelers from the USA, the standard 'connection' to Rocky Point is via a 4-hour road journey from Phoenix or Tucson. Dedicated shuttle buses (like Rocky Point Shuttles) provide daily links between Phoenix and the town center for approximately $60.\n\nThe terminal is modern and spacious with basic passenger amenities. Arrive 2 hours early for departures. Ensure you have cash (USD or MXN) for local transport It is a better airport for someone with a hotel plan than for someone hoping to discover transport after arrival. For a resort town on the Sea of Cortez, the airport is practical only when the hotel or beach transfer is already waiting. A hotel plan or beach transfer should already be waiting, because the airport only works when the resort knows your arrival and the road to Sandy Beach is the fallback there.",
  "country": "Mexico",
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  "flight_search_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=MXN",
  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Take a private shuttle from Phoenix for the most comfortable city link.",
    "Rent a car at the airport to explore the spectacular dunes of El Pinacate.",
    "The airport is a gateway for world-class deep-sea fishing and golf.",
    "Check-in is fast; 90 minutes early is more than sufficient.",
    "Try the local Sonora-style grilled seafood in town after you land."
  ],
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  "google_maps_reviews": {
    "rating": 0.0,
    "recent_reviews": [],
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  },
  "hotel_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=MXN",
  "iataCode": "PPE",
  "icao": "MMPE",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-30",
  "latitude": 31.351987,
  "layover_planner_info": "Plan ahead for limited services and amenities.",
  "longitude": -113.305177,
  "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": "Mar de Cort\u00e9s International Airport",
  "region": "North America",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "PHX",
      "name": "Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "NOG",
      "name": "Nogales International Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "SFH",
      "name": "San Felipe International Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Mar de Cort\u00e9s International Airport stands as Mexico's first fully privately-funded airport, inaugurated in November 2009 to boost tourism along Sonora's northern coastline, yet remains largely underutilized for commercial operations despite its international designation. Located 30 kilometers from Puerto Pe\u00f1asco (Rocky Point) and 100 kilometers from the US-Mexico border, the facility was built by Grupo Vidanta with ambitious plans to capture American tourist traffic, particularly from Arizona where Puerto Pe\u00f1asco is marketed as 'Arizona's Beach' - the closest coastal destination for Phoenix and Tucson residents.\n\nThe terminal building accommodates international operations with full customs and immigration facilities as a designated Mexican Port of Entry, though as of 2024 no scheduled commercial flights operate from the airport. The infrastructure includes a substantial 2,560-meter concrete runway (18/36) spanning 60 meters wide - the fourth runway in Mexico constructed entirely with Cemex concrete - capable of handling large commercial aircraft. Despite these capabilities, the airport primarily serves private aviation and charter operations, as the vast majority of the 60,000 Puerto Pe\u00f1asco residents and tourists continue driving from the United States rather than flying.\n\nThe paradox of a modern international airport without commercial service reflects miscalculated tourism projections, where planners underestimated Americans' preference for driving the relatively short distance from Arizona rather than dealing with international flight logistics. The terminal maintains readiness for eventual commercial operations with modern passenger processing areas, though these facilities see minimal use beyond occasional private jet traffic. Ground transportation consists primarily of pre-arranged transfers and rental vehicles, with the 15-minute drive to Puerto Pe\u00f1asco's hotel zone or downtown requiring advance coordination.\n\nThe airport's strategic location five minutes from major beachfront developments along the Sea of Cort\u00e9s positions it ideally for future growth, should commercial carriers eventually recognize viable demand. Mexican tourism officials continue promoting the facility as key infrastructure for developing Sonora's coastline, though nearly 15 years after opening, the transition from driving-dominated tourism to air travel remains elusive. The airport exemplifies the challenges of infrastructure-led development, where building facilities doesn't automatically generate demand, particularly when competing against established travel patterns and the convenience of cross-border driving for American tourists seeking quick beach getaways.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://www.worlddata.info/america/mexico/airports.php"
}