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  "@type": "Airport",
  "address": {
    "@type": "PostalAddress",
    "addressCountry": "Papua New Guinea",
    "addressLocality": "Suabi"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "Regional carriers"
  ],
  "amenityFeature": [
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "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"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Interline Connection Time",
      "value": "120 minutes"
    }
  ],
  "city": "Suabi",
  "code": "SBE",
  "connection_tips": "Arrive early and verify charter flight arrangements, as Suabi Airport serves an extremely remote community in Papua New Guinea's Western (Fly River) region with minimal passenger facilities and very basic infrastructure designed for emergency access and essential supply deliveries to isolated riverine communities. Seasonal weather patterns dramatically impact flight operations, with Papua New Guinea's intense wet season from December through March bringing torrential rains and potential flooding that can make the airfield unusable for extended periods, while the dry season offers more reliable conditions.\n\nThe facility maintains minimal operational capabilities due to its remote location in Papua New Guinea's challenging tropical environment, with operations heavily affected by monsoonal rains, high humidity, and river flooding that can impact runway conditions and aircraft access. The airport's extremely remote location serves Suabi and surrounding villages in the Fly River region, providing critical access for medical emergencies, government services, missionaries, and supply deliveries to communities that are otherwise accessible only by days of river travel through challenging tropical terrain.\n\nGround transportation from Suabi consists primarily of river transport via boats and canoes along the Fly River system, as there are no roads connecting to this isolated community deep in Papua New Guinea's Western Province wetlands and rainforests. Emergency services and medical evacuation capabilities are extremely limited, with serious medical emergencies requiring coordination with Port Moresby or Australian facilities, though the remote location, challenging weather, and limited infrastructure make emergency evacuations difficult and potentially life-threatening.",
  "country": "Papua New Guinea",
  "flag_url": "https://flagcdn.com/w320/pg.png",
  "flight_search_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=PGK",
  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Public transport may be limited; plan ground travel in advance.",
    "Check your flight status before leaving for the airport.",
    "Allow extra time during peak travel periods at this airport.",
    "Keep important documents easily accessible at this airport.",
    "Download your airline's mobile app for updates at this airport."
  ],
  "global_map_link": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=Suabi+Airport",
  "google_maps_reviews": {
    "rating": 0.0,
    "recent_reviews": [],
    "total_reviews": 0
  },
  "hotel_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=PGK",
  "iataCode": "SBE",
  "icao": "AYS1",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-29",
  "latitude": -6.10444444444,
  "layover_planner_info": "Amenities are limited; consider arranging services in town.",
  "longitude": 142.278333333,
  "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": "Contact airline representatives at the terminal.",
  "name": "Suabi Airport",
  "region": "Oceania",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "POM",
      "name": "Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "NOM",
      "name": "Nomad River Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Suabi Airport (SBE) is listed in aviation directories as a small airport serving Suabi in Papua New Guinea, identified by ICAO code AYSA and IATA code SBE.\n\nDirectory listings place Suabi within Papua New Guinea's Western (Fly River) region, indicating a remote, locally focused airfield rather than a commercial hub.\n\nBecause available sources provide only basic identification and location data, the airport should be expected to have minimal passenger facilities and a very small terminal footprint.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://skyvector.com/airport/AYSA/Suabi-Airport"
}