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    "addressCountry": "Colombia",
    "addressLocality": "Pitalito"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "Avianca"
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      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "45 minutes"
    },
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      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    },
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      "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    },
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      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to International Connection Time",
      "value": "120 minutes"
    },
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      "name": "Interline Connection Time",
      "value": "120 minutes"
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  "city": "Pitalito",
  "code": "PTX",
  "connection_tips": "Contador Airport (PTX) serves the city of Pitalito in the Huila Department of Colombia. A unique connection tip: Pitalito is the primary gateway to the UNESCO San Agust\u00edn Archaeological Park; frequent local buses and private transfers depart from the city terminal (45-minute trip). Ensure you have cash (COP)\n\nPitalito Airport is the Huila Department gateway for southern Colombia, with scheduled passenger service, a highland location, and a runway that already supports the coffee-export and regional-travel role the airport plays. The new terminal work underway in 2026 is part of a broader push to make the airport the cleaner entry point for the south and southwest of the country.\n\nLocated about 15 minutes from the city center, ground transport is efficient; official taxis meet every scheduled arrival and reach central hotels for a fare of roughly $3-5 USD (15,000 COP). Arrive 90 minutes before domestic departures. Facilities include basic cafes and souvenir shops selling local specialty coffee. That keeps the field practical for local travel but not for casual on-the-spot planning. A taxi or private transfer should already be chosen, because San Agust\u00edn is the real destination and the city terminal is only the first step for this side of Huila.",
  "country": "Colombia",
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  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Take a taxi service for the fastest 15-minute city transfer.",
    "Connect to San Agust\u00edn via the frequent shuttle buses from town.",
    "The airport is a gateway for the world-famous Colombian coffee tours.",
    "Check-in is fast; 90 minutes early is more than sufficient.",
    "Try the local Huila-style coffee at the terminal snack bar."
  ],
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  "iataCode": "PTX",
  "icao": "SKPI",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-30",
  "latitude": 1.85777,
  "layover_planner_info": "Pitalito center is reachable by local transport.",
  "longitude": -76.0857,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 45,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 90,
  "mct_interline": 120,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 90,
  "mct_international_to_international": 120,
  "missed_connection_help": "Seek assistance at airline service desks for missed connections.",
  "name": "Pitalito Airport",
  "region": "South America",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "BOG",
      "name": "El Dorado International Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "PPN",
      "name": "Guillermo Le\u00f3n Valencia Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Pitalito Airport (PTX), officially known as Contador Airport, is a primary domestic aviation hub serving the city of Pitalito and the southern Huila Department of Colombia, located approximately 2.5 miles (4 km) west of the city center. The airport operates from a single, compact passenger terminal designed for high efficiency and rapid transit, acting as a critical infrastructure link for the region. It primarily connects southern Huila to the national capital of Bogot\u00e1 (BOG) via regular scheduled services by carriers such as SATENA and Clic.\n\nThe terminal infrastructure provides essential basic amenities across its unified layout, featuring functional check-in counters and a comfortable landside waiting area. Travelers have access to multiple small caf\u00e9s and snack bars offering traditional Colombian refreshments and local coffee, though the facility lacks large-scale commercial retail or private VIP lounges. The facility is noted for its exceptionally quick processing times for security and baggage claim, providing a professional and streamlined environment for both domestic commuters and international tourists exploring the nearby UNESCO-listed San Agust\u00edn Archaeological Park.\n\nGround transportation to central Pitalito is well-supported by local taxi ranks situated directly outside the terminal exit, with the journey typically taking between 10 and 15 minutes. While the building provides a secure base for regional transit, the airfield features a single 4,921-foot asphalt runway and typically functions during daylight hours under Visual Flight Rules (VFR). Travelers are advised to handle significant financial needs in the city center prior to arrival and are encouraged to coordinate onward bus transfers to San Agust\u00edn (approximately 45 minutes away) through the main Pitalito Transport Terminal.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://skyvector.com/airport/SKPI/Pitalito-Airport"
}