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    "addressCountry": "India",
    "addressLocality": "Puttaparthi"
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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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      "value": "120 minutes"
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  "city": "Puttaparthi",
  "code": "PUT",
  "connection_tips": "Sri Sathya Sai Airport (PUT) serves the pilgrimage town of Puttaparthi in Andhra Pradesh, India. Ground transport into the town center (approx. 5km away) is primarily via local taxis and auto-rickshaws which meet pre-announced arrivals. The terminal is small and efficient. Arrive 90 minutes early for departures.\n\nSri Sathya Sai Airport serves Puttaparthi, so the airports role is almost entirely tied to pilgrimage and small private movements rather than broad commercial traffic. The practical approach is to have the ashram or hotel transport ready, because the towns travel pattern is narrow and highly destination-driven.\n\nSri Sathya Sai Airports whole point is to serve Puttaparthi pilgrimage travel, so the ground handoff is usually an ashram vehicle, a hotel car, or a local pickup prearranged with the stay. The airport is small, but it solves the right problem: it shortens the trip into Anantapur district for visitors coming to the spiritual center. Puttaparthi is road-connected to Anantapur and Bangalore, and the airport mainly serves charter or special movements, so the right plan is usually a pre-arranged car or bus rather than hoping for a walk-up taxi rank. That matters most if you are arriving for Sai Baba darshan, because the town transport pattern is built around pre-planned visits and not around a busy commercial curb.",
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  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Ground transport: Taxis to the ashram are reliable and take only 10 minutes.",
    "The airport is primarily a pilgrimage hub; follow all local guidelines.",
    "Connect through Bengaluru (BLR) for more consistent airline options.",
    "Check-in is fast; 90 minutes early is more than sufficient.",
    "Financial tip: Carry cash (INR) for all local transport and small fees."
  ],
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  "iataCode": "PUT",
  "icao": "VOPN",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-30",
  "latitude": 14.1492996216,
  "layover_planner_info": "Puttaparthi center is reachable by local transport.",
  "longitude": 77.7910995483,
  "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": "Sri Sathya Sai Airport",
  "region": "Asia",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "BLR",
      "name": "Kempegowda International Airport (Bengaluru)"
    },
    {
      "code": "CDP",
      "name": "Kadapa Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Sri Sathya Sai Airport (PUT) is a primary private aviation hub serving the spiritual center of Puttaparthi and the surrounding Anantapur district in Andhra Pradesh, India, located approximately 4 miles (6 km) from the city center. The airport operates through a specialized dual-terminal structure, featuring a modern main passenger terminal with a capacity for 300 travelers and a dedicated VIP terminal specifically designed for dignitaries and special guests visiting the Prasanthi Nilayam ashram. It acts as a critical infrastructure link, providing a high-efficiency gateway for both spiritual pilgrims and medical staff associated with the Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Medical Sciences.\n\nThe terminal infrastructure provides a variety of essential amenities across its unified layout, featuring comfortable waiting lounges, functional check-in modules, and modernized security screening systems designed for rapid transit. Travelers have access to small landside refreshment kiosks offering local Indian snacks and beverages, though the facility lacks large-scale commercial retail or international duty-free zones. A unique feature of the airfield campus is its high-level coordination with the nearby super-specialty hospital, providing a professional base for emergency medical evacuations and specialized ambulance access directly to the aircraft apron.\n\nTechnical services at the field are robust, featuring a substantial 7,315-foot asphalt runway (09/27) capable of handling narrow-body jet aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320. Ground transportation to central Puttaparthi and the ashram is well-supported by local taxi ranks and auto-rickshaw stands situated directly outside the terminal exit, providing a quick 15-minute link to the city's main districts. The facility primarily supports chartered flights and private executive aviation, offering a professional and tranquil environment that reflects the spiritual significance of the region while maintaining strict adherence to national aviation security protocols.",
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}