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  "@type": "Airport",
  "address": {
    "@type": "PostalAddress",
    "addressCountry": "Colombia",
    "addressLocality": "Popay\u00e1n"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "Regional and charter carriers"
  ],
  "amenityFeature": [
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      "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"
    }
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  "city": "Popay\u00e1n",
  "code": "PPN",
  "connection_tips": "Guillermo Le\u00f3n Valencia Airport (PPN) is exceptionally convenient, located right on the edge of the historic colonial center of Popay\u00e1n, Colombia. Ground transport is efficient; official taxis meet every scheduled arrival and reach the central plaza in just 5 minutes for a fare of roughly $2-3 USD (10,000-15,000 COP).\n\nPublic city buses also pass the terminal gates every few minutes for a very low fare. Many travelers choose to walk to nearby colonial guesthouses if traveling with light luggage (approx The terminal itself is tiny, so the useful part is the direct arrival into the town rather than any stand-alone airport service.\n\n15-20 mins). The terminal is functional and efficient, handling regular domestic flights to Bogot\u00e1 via Avianca and regional carriers. Arrive 90 minutes early for domestic departures. Facilities include basic cafes and souvenir shops selling local specialty handicrafts That keeps the field practical for local travel and little else. A taxi or walk to the plaza should already be the plan, because the airport is basically the town edge itself and the buses only matter if you are heading farther into Popay\u00e1n with light luggage and a clear hotel address before dusk if needed for town access there today.",
  "country": "Colombia",
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  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Take a taxi for the quickest and safest 5-minute colonial city link.",
    "The airport is within easy walking distance of the historic 'White City' center.",
    "Connect through Bogot\u00e1 (BOG) via Avianca for all major links.",
    "Check-in is fast; 90 minutes early is more than sufficient.",
    "Try the local Popay\u00e1n-style empanadas de pipi\u00e1n in town after landing."
  ],
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  "google_maps_reviews": {
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  },
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  "iataCode": "PPN",
  "icao": "SKPP",
  "international": true,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-30",
  "latitude": 2.4544,
  "layover_planner_info": "Plan ahead for limited services and amenities.",
  "longitude": -76.6093,
  "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": "Guillermo Le\u00f3n Valencia Airport",
  "region": "South America",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "CLO",
      "name": "Alfonso Bonilla Arag\u00f3n International Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "PTX",
      "name": "Pitalito Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Guillermo Le\u00f3n Valencia Airport serves Popay\u00e1n, the colonial capital of Cauca Department in southwestern Colombia, processing approximately 141 monthly flights connecting this UNESCO-recognized White City to major Colombian destinations including Bogot\u00e1, Cali, and Medell\u00edn. Named after former President Guillermo Le\u00f3n Valencia Mu\u00f1oz, the airport operates with three main carriers - Avianca, EasyFly, and SATENA - providing essential connectivity for this region's 330,000 residents and growing tourism sector attracted to Popay\u00e1n's pristine colonial architecture and cultural heritage.\n\nThe terminal handles an average of 10-15 daily flights, with Avianca operating the primary route to Bogot\u00e1's El Dorado International Airport - a 229-mile, 68-minute flight that averages 2 daily departures and serves as the region's crucial link to Colombia's capital and international connections. The shorter 30-minute flight to Cali covers just 90 kilometers, providing access to Valle del Cauca's salsa capital and Pacific coast connections, while the 90-minute service to Medell\u00edn spans 600 kilometers, connecting to Colombia's innovation hub and Antioquia region. These routes collectively support 35 weekly flights serving the airport's focused domestic network.\n\nOperational infrastructure accommodates regional jet and turboprop operations typical of Colombia's domestic aviation market, with the terminal designed to handle both business travelers connecting Popay\u00e1n's government and educational institutions to national centers, and tourists attracted to the city's status as a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy. The airport serves Universidad del Cauca, one of Colombia's oldest universities, generating significant academic and research-related travel throughout the year, particularly during university calendar peaks.\n\nThe facility's regional importance extends beyond passenger service to supporting Cauca Department's agricultural economy, including coffee production, cattle ranching, and emerging agrotourism initiatives that leverage the region's biodiversity and indigenous cultural heritage. Ground transportation consists primarily of taxis and rental vehicles connecting to downtown Popay\u00e1n, approximately 20 minutes away, while bus services link to broader regional destinations throughout the mountainous terrain of southwestern Colombia where road travel can be challenging and time-consuming compared to air transport.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://www.worlddata.info/america/colombia/airports.php"
}