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  "address": {
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    "addressCountry": "Namibia",
    "addressLocality": "Rosh Pinah"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "Charter mining operations",
    "Anglo American corporate flights"
  ],
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      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "45 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to International Connection Time",
      "value": "120 minutes"
    },
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      "name": "Interline Connection Time",
      "value": "0 minutes"
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  "city": "Rosh Pinah",
  "code": "RHN",
  "connection_tips": "Skorpion Mine Airport operates exclusively as a private mining facility serving one of the world's most productive zinc mines, with no public access or scheduled commercial flights, supporting solely Anglo American Corporation's $454-million mining operation that produces 150,000 tonnes of high-grade zinc annually from oxidic sauconite deposits in the Namib Desert. The airport's single runway 17/35 accommodates charter aircraft transporting mining personnel, equipment, and corporate executives between the remote desert location and urban centers, with all flight operations coordinated through Anglo American's mining logistics and security protocols. Access requires specific authorization from mining company officials or business arrangements with Anglo American, as general aviation and unauthorized aircraft are prohibited from using this restricted industrial airport serving one of Namibia's largest mining operations.\n\nNamib Desert weather conditions create extreme operational challenges with temperatures exceeding 40\u00b0C during summer months, frequent dust storms that reduce visibility to dangerous levels, and minimal rainfall creating harsh desert conditions that require specialized aircraft equipment and experienced desert-qualified pilots. The airport sits approximately 40 kilometers north of the Orange River and 25 kilometers northwest of Rosh Pinah town in the arid Karas Region, where emergency services coordinate with specialized mining medical facilities and air evacuation capabilities due to the remote location's distance from major medical centers.\n\nGround transportation operates exclusively within the mining complex, connecting arriving personnel to accommodation facilities, the zinc processing plant, and mining operations areas through company-controlled shuttle services that maintain strict security protocols. The facility supports the broader mining infrastructure including the nearby Rosh Pinah lead and zinc mine established in 1969, reflecting the region's strategic importance for Namibia's mineral extraction economy.",
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  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Secure Anglo American authorization before travel - no public access to private mining airport.",
    "Complete desert safety training - Namib Desert needs specialized survival protocols.",
    "Pack desert survival gear and sun protection - temps exceed 40\u00b0C with minimal shade.",
    "Coordinate via mining company logistics - all flights managed by Anglo American.",
    "Bring mining safety equipment (PPE) - zinc operations need specialized protection.",
    "Prepare for limited communication - remote desert has restricted cellular/internet.",
    "Plan for dust storm contingencies - frequent storms can ground aircraft for days.",
    "Schedule flights around mining ops - zinc production may restrict airport access.",
    "Expect comprehensive security clearance - restricted facility maintains strict access.",
    "Coordinate accommodation via mining company - limited facilities in secured compound."
  ],
  "global_map_link": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=Skorpion+Mine+Airport",
  "google_maps_reviews": {
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    "recent_reviews": [],
    "total_reviews": 0
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  "hotel_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=NAD",
  "iataCode": "RHN",
  "icao": "FYSA",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-29",
  "latitude": -27.8763999939,
  "layover_planner_info": "Mining facility only - no public access or services.",
  "longitude": 16.6478004456,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 45,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 90,
  "mct_interline": 110,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 90,
  "mct_international_to_international": 120,
  "missed_connection_help": "Contact mining company coordination center.",
  "name": "Skorpion Mine Airport",
  "region": "Africa",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "LUD",
      "name": "Luderitz Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "OMD",
      "name": "Oranjemund Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Skorpion Mine Airport (RHN/FYSA) operates as a dedicated industrial aviation facility serving the Skorpion Zinc mine complex near Rosh Pinah in Namibia's \u01c1Karas Region, strategically positioned to support one of the world's tenth-largest zinc mining operations that was established by Anglo American in 2003 at a cost of US$454 million. The airport features a 1,750-meter paved runway at 1,870 feet elevation, specifically designed to accommodate corporate aircraft, employee transportation, and specialized mining logistics for the facility that once produced 150,000 tonnes of Special High Grade zinc annually and provided 1,900 jobs as the largest employer in Rosh Pinah.\n\nTerminal facilities comprise essential aviation infrastructure optimized for industrial operations rather than commercial passenger service, featuring basic aircraft handling capabilities, fuel services (JET fuel available), and operational support designed to serve the specialized transportation needs of the mining complex. The facility operates under strict corporate protocols aligned with mining safety standards, reflecting its primary function as a logistics hub for one of the few mines worldwide that processes zinc oxides through solvent extraction-electrowinning metallurgy.\n\nOperational characteristics focus exclusively on corporate and charter aviation serving the mine's operational requirements, including employee transport, executive flights, equipment logistics, and emergency medical evacuation services essential for the remote desert location. Since May 2020, when mining operations were placed under care and maintenance due to geotechnical challenges, the airport has supported a reduced team of 35 employees maintaining the asset while conversion planning continues for the refinery facilities.\n\nStrategic importance encompasses the airport's vital role in supporting mining operations in southern Namibia's remote \u01c1Karas Region, where it serves as a crucial transportation link for accessing one of the world's unique zinc oxide deposits composed of supergene ore bodies within palaeochannel formations. The facility represents a critical component of Namibia's mining infrastructure, enabling efficient personnel and logistics management for industrial operations in the challenging Namib Desert environment where traditional transportation options are severely limited by extreme terrain and climate conditions.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://skyvector.com/airport/FYSA/Skorpion-Mine-Airport"
}