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    "addressCountry": "United States of America",
    "addressLocality": "Placerville"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "American Airlines"
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      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "45 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "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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      "value": "120 minutes"
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  "city": "Placerville",
  "code": "PVF",
  "connection_tips": "Placerville Airport (PVF) is a significant general aviation facility serving El Dorado County, California. It handles NO scheduled commercial airline passenger flights. It primarily serves private pilots, agribusiness charters, and visiting aircraft for the local gold-mining history and wine industry.\n\nGround transport is limited; car rentals can be pre-arranged for delivery from town (approx. 5 minutes away). Local taxis can be called from Placerville but do not wait at the airfield. A unique perk of PVF: the FBO often provides a 'courtesy car' for short-term local use by visiting pilots (first-come, first-served).\n\nPlacerville sits in the Sierra foothills, which makes it useful for local GA, flight training, and business flying into the Gold Country instead of for airline-style passenger traffic. The road into town is short, but the airport is mainly there because it can serve pilots and the surrounding foothill community efficiently. Because Placerville has no scheduled passenger airlines, the useful ground move is simply a road transfer into town or a pre-arranged car from the county airport office or a local FBO. For most visitors, that means the airport is a foothill access point rather than a point-to-point airline transfer. The courtesy car, when available, is valuable for short hops to Placerville diners, inns, and airport errands without paying for a long wait or a full day hire.",
  "country": "United States of America",
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  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Use PVF for private flights to reach the Mother Lode region quickly.",
    "Request a courtesy car in advance from the airport manager.",
    "The airport is only 10 minutes from the historic Placerville downtown.",
    "Ideal for private pilots exploring the scenic Sierra Nevada foothills.",
    "Free on-site parking is available for GA travelers."
  ],
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  "google_maps_reviews": {
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    "recent_reviews": [],
    "total_reviews": 0
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  "iataCode": "PVF",
  "icao": "KPVF",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-30",
  "latitude": 38.724201202393,
  "layover_planner_info": "Placerville center is reachable by local transport.",
  "longitude": -120.75299835205,
  "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": "Placerville Airport",
  "region": "North America",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "SMF",
      "name": "Sacramento International Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Placerville Airport (PVF) is a primary general aviation hub serving the Sierra Nevada foothills and El Dorado County, located approximately 3 miles east of the city center. The airport operates through a functional terminal and administration building that serves as the central hub for private pilots, corporate charters, and recreational flyers. It acts as a critical infrastructure link for the regional economy, situated at an elevation of 2,585 feet and providing a professional base for flight operations managed directly by the county government.\n\nThe terminal infrastructure provides a variety of essential amenities across its unified layout, featuring a comfortable pilot lounge and a dedicated waiting lobby equipped with computerized flight planning and weather briefing kiosks. A highly popular on-site feature is the 'Airplane Cafe,' which serves breakfast and lunch daily with panoramic views of the aircraft operations and the surrounding mountain landscape. Travelers and pilots have access to free Wi-Fi, clean public restroom facilities, and a professional environment designed for high-efficiency general aviation transit.\n\nTechnical services at the field are comprehensive, featuring 24-hour self-service fueling for 100LL Avgas and Jet A fuel via a secure credit card system, with full-service fueling available Tuesday through Saturday. The airport features a well-maintained 3,914-foot asphalt runway (05/23) equipped with modern pilot-controlled lighting and instrument approach systems, alongside a concrete helipad for specialized operations. Ground transportation is well-supported by pre-arranged rental services and local taxi links, providing a quick 10-minute connection to the city's historic Gold Rush districts and the world-renowned Apple Hill agricultural region.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://skyvector.com/airport/KPVF/Placerville-Airport"
}