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  "@type": "Airport",
  "address": {
    "@type": "PostalAddress",
    "addressCountry": "United States of America",
    "addressLocality": "Smithfield"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "American Airlines",
    "Delta Air Lines",
    "United Airlines"
  ],
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      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "35 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
      "value": "65 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "65 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to International Connection Time",
      "value": "80 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Interline Connection Time",
      "value": "100 minutes"
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  "city": "Smithfield",
  "code": "SFZ",
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  "connection_tips": "North Central State Airport (SFZ) is a busy general aviation facility in Smithfield, Rhode Island. It does not host scheduled commercial airline service; travelers should use Rhode Island T For connection planning, a car, local pickup, or hotel transfer is usually more useful than waiting curbside, especially if you are using Smithfield as the first stop in a wider drive. The meaningful alternates are Providence TF Green, which is why the backup plan matters more than the terminal amenities. Scheduled service is carried by American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, so the first bank of the day is the one to watch. In practice, that means the airport works as Smithfield's time-saving link to the rest of United States of America.\n\nF. Green International (PVD). For private and charter passengers, the FBO provides crew cars for short-term use, and rental cars can be pre-arranged for delivery to the terminal. Local limousine and taxi services provide frequent transport to nearby Providence and the northern Rhode Island business centers.\n\nThe airport features a modern terminal with a pilot lounge and 24-hour self-service fueling When delays ripple through the schedule, a car, local pickup, or hotel transfer is usually more useful than waiting curbside, especially if you are using Smithfield as the first stop in a wider drive. The meaningful alternates are Providence TF Green, which is why the backup plan matters more than the terminal amenities. Scheduled service is carried by American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, so the first bank of the day is the one to watch. In practice, that means the airport works as Smithfield's time-saving link to the rest of United States of America.",
  "country": "United States of America",
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  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "SFZ is a convenient and quiet entry point for those visiting the Providence metropolitan area.",
    "Coordinate your rental car or limo pickup in advance to ensure it is ready at the FBO upon arrival.",
    "The airport is just a 15-minute drive from downtown Providence and local universities.",
    "Check fuel prices and NOTAMs before arrival if SFZ is just a quick stop.",
    "SFZ is a smart Providence-area reliever when PVD adds more commercial hassle than value."
  ],
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  "google_maps_reviews": {
    "rating": 0.0,
    "recent_reviews": [],
    "total_reviews": 0
  },
  "hotel_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=USD",
  "iataCode": "SFZ",
  "icao": "KSFZ",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "May 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-30",
  "latitude": 41.92,
  "layover_planner_info": "FBO lounge; rental cars nearby.",
  "longitude": -71.491,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 35,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 65,
  "mct_interline": 100,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 65,
  "mct_international_to_international": 80,
  "missed_connection_help": "Contact FBO/operator.",
  "name": "North Central State Airport",
  "region": "North America",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "PVD",
      "name": "Providence TF Green"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "North Central State Airport operates as Rhode Island's premier general aviation reliever facility, serving the northern Providence metropolitan area since 1951 through state-owned facilities configured to support corporate and recreational aviation while relieving general aviation pressure from T.F. Green International Airport. Located in Smithfield and Lincoln, the airport maintains dual runways including a 5,000-foot primary runway and 3,211-foot secondary runway supporting diverse aircraft operations.\n\nTerminal services are anchored by FlightLevel Aviation FBO providing comprehensive general aviation support including fuel services, aircraft maintenance, pilot amenities, and ground handling. The facility hosts 37 airport-based tenants including Air Ventures Flight School, North Central Flight Center, New England Aviation Aircraft Maintenance, RI Aviation Aircraft Maintenance, Boston Skydive Center, and FAA-supported non-precision instrument landing systems.\n\nOperational capabilities support corporate aviation, flight training, aircraft maintenance, recreational flying, and emergency services with modern facilities offering small-town airport personality combined with professional FBO services. The airport maintains 24-hour self-service fueling, crew cars for transient pilots, and coordinated rental car delivery services for business and leisure travelers.\n\nStrategic positioning provides convenient general aviation access to downtown Providence, Rhode Island Convention Center, business/industrial parks, and cultural venues including Amica Mutual Pavilion and Providence Performing Arts Center, offering a quieter and more personalized alternative to commercial airport operations while maintaining proximity to New England's business and cultural destinations.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_Central_State_Airport"
}