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    "addressCountry": "Venezuela",
    "addressLocality": "Ciudad Guayana"
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      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "45 minutes"
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      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
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      "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
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      "name": "International to International Connection Time",
      "value": "120 minutes"
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      "name": "Interline Connection Time",
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  "city": "Ciudad Guayana",
  "code": "SFX",
  "connection_tips": "San Felix Airport (SFX) is a regional facility in the Bol\u00edvar State of Venezuela. Long-distance buses (e.g., Rodovias) operate from the town center to Caracas (approx In practical terms, the practical plan is the onward road or domestic transfer, not the building footprint, because the airport mainly keeps Ciudad Guayana tied into the regional network. The meaningful alternates are Los Angeles International Airport, General Manuel Carlos Piar International Airport, Tucupita Airport, which is why the backup plan matters more than the terminal amenities. Scheduled service is carried by Regional carriers, so the first bank of the day is the one to watch. In practice, that means the airport works as Ciudad Guayana's time-saving link to the rest of Venezuela.\n\nMost commercial travelers to the region use the nearby Manuel Carlos Piar Guayana Airport (PZO) in Puerto Ordaz If the plan changes, the practical plan is the onward road or domestic transfer, not the building footprint, because the airport mainly keeps Ciudad Guayana tied into the regional network. The meaningful alternates are Los Angeles International Airport, General Manuel Carlos Piar International Airport, Tucupita Airport, which is why the backup plan matters more than the terminal amenities. Scheduled service is carried by Regional carriers, so the first bank of the day is the one to watch. In practice, that means the airport works as Ciudad Guayana's time-saving link to the rest of Venezuela.\n\n11 hours). Be aware that police checkpoints are common on regional roads, so keep your ID and documents easily accessible For connection planning, the practical plan is the onward road or domestic transfer, not the building footprint, because the airport mainly keeps Ciudad Guayana tied into the regional network. The meaningful alternates are Los Angeles International Airport, General Manuel Carlos Piar International Airport, Tucupita Airport, which is why the backup plan matters more than the terminal amenities. Scheduled service is carried by Regional carriers, so the first bank of the day is the one to watch. In practice, that means the airport works as Ciudad Guayana's time-saving link to the rest of Venezuela.",
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  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Use official airport-approved taxis for the most secure transfer to your destination.",
    "The airport is a gateway to the industrial zones of San Felix and Puerto Ordaz.",
    "Ensure you have sufficient local currency (Bol\u00edvar) for taxi fares and small purchases.",
    "Check current security conditions before planning overland travel from SFX.",
    "San Felix trips need a trusted local transfer because airport-side services are unpredictable."
  ],
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  "iataCode": "SFX",
  "icao": "ZSFX",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "August 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-30",
  "latitude": 8.2788,
  "layover_planner_info": "Macagua Airport (SFX) is not a conventional scheduled-airline layover airport, so treat it as a point-to-point stop rather than a place to build a long connection. Have transport, food, and contingency plans arranged before you land in Ciudad Guayana, because same-day recovery usually depends on the operator serving the field rather than a bank of airline desks. If your itinerary needs a commercial fallback, check options through Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and General Manuel Carlos Piar International Airport (PZO).",
  "longitude": -62.6652,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 45,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 90,
  "mct_interline": 60,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 90,
  "mct_international_to_international": 120,
  "missed_connection_help": "If you misconnect at Macagua Airport (SFX), contact the operating carrier, charter provider, or airport handling contact immediately, because recovery is usually arranged directly with the operator rather than through a full-service rebooking desk. Keep ground transport and alternate commercial options via Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and General Manuel Carlos Piar International Airport (PZO) ready in case the next workable departure is outside the airport itself.",
  "name": "Macagua Airport",
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  "region": "South America",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "LAX",
      "name": "Los Angeles International Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "PZO",
      "name": "General Manuel Carlos Piar International Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "TUV",
      "name": "Tucupita Airport"
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  "terminal_info": "Macagua Airport serves the industrial heartland of Ciudad Guayana in Bol\u00edvar State, operating as a secondary facility supporting Venezuela's most important mining and steel production center. The airport provides basic aviation services for the San F\u00e9lix area, the historic eastern sector of Ciudad Guayana founded by Capuchin missionaries in 1724 and now integrated into the modern industrial complex at the confluence of the Caron\u00ed and Orinoco rivers.\n\nTerminal infrastructure accommodates regional aircraft operations serving Venezuela's industrial workforce and supporting logistics for the massive steel, aluminum, iron ore mining, and hydroelectric industries that define Ciudad Guayana's economy. The facility handles charter flights, government operations, and essential services for the approximately one million residents of Venezuela's fastest-growing city, while larger commercial operations utilize nearby Manuel Carlos Piar Guayana Airport (PZO) in Puerto Ordaz.\n\nOperational focus supports the industrial complex including access to the Ternium Sidor steel works, Ferrominera iron ore operations, and the Macagua and Caruachi hydroelectric facilities within city limits. The airport serves workers, technical specialists, and officials involved in Venezuela's heavy industry sector while providing emergency medical services for this isolated but economically vital region.\n\nStrategic positioning enables aviation access to the Guiana Highlands' mineral-rich region containing vast reserves of iron ore, bauxite, gold, and diamonds, supporting mining operations, industrial development, and government oversight of Venezuela's primary steel and aluminum production facilities that have driven regional development since the discovery of iron deposits in the 1940s.",
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