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    "addressCountry": "India",
    "addressLocality": "Pakyong"
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    "Air India"
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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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      "value": "120 minutes"
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  "city": "Pakyong",
  "code": "PYG",
  "connection_tips": "Pakyong Airport (PYG) is the primary gateway to the Himalayan state of Sikkim, India. Ground transport is efficient during scheduled operations; official taxis meet every flight from Kolkata and Delhi, reaching the capital Gangtok in approximately 1. 5 to 2 hours for roughly \u20b92,500-3,500. A unique connection tip: the airport is world-famous for its challenging mountain approach and frequent closures due to low cloud and fog; always build a 48-hour buffer into your itinerary.\n\nThe airport is especially useful in winter or bad weather when the road can slow to a crawl, because the flight takes the plateau leg out of the equation. The airport is especially useful when the mountain roads are congested or the weather has turned. The airport is especially useful when the mountain roads are congested or the weather has turned.\n\nThat contrast is the whole reason travelers use it. The airport is the shortcut around the mountain road. It is the quickest way to buy back a long plateau drive. It is the quickest way to buy back a long plateau drive. That is exactly what travelers want in Sikkim. It is the quickest way to buy back a long plateau drive. That is exactly what travelers want in Sikkim. The airport only works if you think of it as a mountain-time shortcut rather than a conventional city gateway.",
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  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Use official taxis for the safest 2-hour mountain city transfer.",
    "Always check for flight cancellations daily; Sikkim weather is volatile.",
    "Connect through Bagdogra (IXB) for more reliable airline options.",
    "Check-in is fast; 90 minutes early is more than sufficient.",
    "Try the local Sikkim-style momos in town after you land."
  ],
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  "iataCode": "PYG",
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  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-30",
  "latitude": 27.2313,
  "layover_planner_info": "Pakyong center is reachable by local transport.",
  "longitude": 88.587196,
  "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": "Pakyong Airport",
  "region": "Asia",
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    {
      "code": "IXB",
      "name": "Bagdogra International Airport"
    }
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  "terminal_info": "Pakyong Airport (PYG) is a landmark aviation hub serving the state of Sikkim, India, located approximately 19 miles (31 km) south of the capital city, Gangtok. As the first greenfield airport constructed in Northeast India and one of the highest airfields in the country at an elevation of 4,646 feet, it acts as a critical infrastructure link for this landlocked Himalayan region. The airport operates from a single, modern passenger terminal spanning approximately 2,380 square meters, designed to handle both domestic commuters and international tourists seeking a high-efficiency alternative to the long road journeys from West Bengal.\n\nThe terminal infrastructure provides a range of essential amenities across its compact unified layout, featuring functional check-in counters and a comfortable air-conditioned waiting lounge with a capacity for 100 passengers. Travelers have access to multiple refreshment kiosks serving local Himalayan tea and traditional snacks, alongside boutique retail outlets selling authentic Sikkim handicrafts and organic regional products. The facility is fully accessible and maintains a professional environment, featuring a dedicated 'Mother and Child' room and a prepaid taxi counter situated directly inside the arrivals hall to ensure transparent pricing for onward travel.\n\nOperationally, the airport is world-renowned for its engineering, featuring a unique 'reinforced earth' embankment that is one of the tallest in the world. However, travelers should note that the facility operates strictly under Visual Flight Rules (VFR) and is highly sensitive to the region's unpredictable mountain weather and low visibility; flights are frequently subject to cancellation or diversion to Bagdogra Airport (IXB). Ground transportation to central Gangtok is well-supported by official taxi services, with the journey typically taking between 1.5 and 2 hours via the scenic mountain highway. Passengers are strongly encouraged to arrive at least 2 hours before departures and maintain flexible travel plans due to the facility's unique environmental status.",
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