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  "@type": "Airport",
  "address": {
    "@type": "PostalAddress",
    "addressCountry": "Venezuela",
    "addressLocality": "Puerto Paez"
  },
  "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": "Puerto Paez",
  "code": "PPZ",
  "connection_tips": "Puerto P\u00e1ez Airport (PPZ) serves the remote river town of Puerto P\u00e1ez in the Apure State of Venezuela, on the border with Colombia. It primarily handles infrequent domestic charters and small private aircraft serving the local community and cattle ranches. There is currently NO regular scheduled commercial airline passenger service.\n\nGround transport in this part of the Llanos is exceptionally limited; the primary mode of transport is the moto-taxi which meets pre-announced arrivals. A unique connection tip: Puerto P\u00e1ez is located at the confluence of the Meta and Orinoco rivers; for those heading to Puerto Carre\u00f1o (Colombia), motorized river boat transfers are the standard link.\n\nInfrastructure at the terminal is non-existent; the facility consists of a simple dirt runway. Arrive 2 hours early for manifest checks That keeps the airport useful for people who already know the local town or industrial site they need to reach. The airport's real value is the border-town convenience, so the best arrival is the one with the local host already on the road. If you are continuing toward Colombia, the most practical onward step is a river boat to Puerto Carreno, while town arrivals usually work best when the moto-taxi or private pickup has already been arranged.",
  "country": "Venezuela",
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  "flight_search_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=VES",
  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Motorized river boat is the only way to reach Puerto Carre\u00f1o (PCR).",
    "Coordinate pickup with your local contact; no taxis wait on-site.",
    "Confirm runway conditions with your pilot; dirt strips are sensitive to rain.",
    "Bring all food, water, and emergency gear; zero services at the strip.",
    "Carry hard currency (USD) as local card systems are non-existent."
  ],
  "global_map_link": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=PPZ+Airport",
  "google_maps_reviews": {
    "rating": 0.0,
    "recent_reviews": [],
    "total_reviews": 0
  },
  "hotel_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=VES",
  "iataCode": "PPZ",
  "icao": "SVDZ",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-30",
  "latitude": 6.220095,
  "layover_planner_info": "Plan ahead for limited services and amenities.",
  "longitude": -67.447508,
  "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": "Puerto Paez Airport",
  "region": "South America",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "PCR",
      "name": "Germ\u00e1n Olano Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "LPJ",
      "name": "Armando Schwarck Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "PYH",
      "name": "Cacique Aramare Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Puerto P\u00e1ez Airport serves the border town of Puerto P\u00e1ez in Apure state, Venezuela, positioned strategically in the Llanos region approximately 480 kilometers south of Caracas near the Colombian frontier. The facility operates as a remote regional airport supporting the local community's transportation needs while serving the broader Orinoco River basin region, an area characterized by vast tropical ecosystems and extensive wetlands.\n\nThe airport features dual runway configurations including a grass runway with standard basic markings designed for light aircraft operations, complemented by a longer dirt runway that has experienced partial vegetation overgrowth due to limited maintenance resources. These unpaved surfaces restrict operations to daytime flights only, as the facility lacks modern navigation aids and runway lighting systems necessary for night operations.\n\nTerminal facilities remain basic, consisting primarily of a small administrative building housing flight coordination services and minimal passenger amenities. The airport does not publish METAR weather reports, requiring pilots to reference conditions from German Olano Airport located 6.9 kilometers away. Limited ground services include basic aircraft refueling capabilities and emergency coordination with regional authorities.\n\nThe facility's strategic importance extends beyond aviation, serving communities engaged in cattle ranching, fishing, and agricultural activities throughout the Apure plains. Its proximity to the Orinoco River, navigable by oceangoing vessels up to 400 kilometers inland, positions Puerto P\u00e1ez as a crucial link between air and water transportation networks. The airport supports medical evacuation services, government operations, and essential supply flights connecting this remote border region to Venezuela's national transportation infrastructure.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://www.worlddata.info/america/venezuela/airports.php"
}