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  "address": {
    "@type": "PostalAddress",
    "addressCountry": "Ethiopia",
    "addressLocality": "Shire Inda Selassie"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "Ethiopian Airlines",
    "Kenya Airways"
  ],
  "amenityFeature": [
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "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"
    }
  ],
  "city": "Shire Inda Selassie",
  "code": "SHC",
  "connection_tips": "Shire Airport (SHC), also known as Indaselassie, is a regional facility in northern Ethiopia. Arriving 90 minutes early is advised for domestic check-in At street level, the practical plan is the onward road or domestic transfer, not the building footprint, because the airport mainly keeps Shire Inda Selassie tied into the regional network. The meaningful alternates are Addis Ababa Bole, Axum Emperor Yohannes IV Airport, Humera Airport, which is why the backup plan matters more than the terminal amenities. Scheduled service is carried by Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways, so the first bank of the day is the one to watch. In practice, that means the airport works as Shire Inda Selassie's time-saving link to the rest of Ethiopia.\n\nThe terminal is small and functional, focused on serving the local community and transiting aid and administrative personnel For a clean handoff, the practical plan is the onward road or domestic transfer, not the building footprint, because the airport mainly keeps Shire Inda Selassie tied into the regional network. The meaningful alternates are Addis Ababa Bole, Axum Emperor Yohannes IV Airport, Humera Airport, which is why the backup plan matters more than the terminal amenities. Scheduled service is carried by Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways, so the first bank of the day is the one to watch. In practice, that means the airport works as Shire Inda Selassie's time-saving link to the rest of Ethiopia.\n\nTaxis and Bajajs (three-wheeled auto-rickshaws) are the primary ground transportation options to reach the Shire city center (10-15 mins); ensure you agree on the fare before starting the trip For a same-day backup, the practical plan is the onward road or domestic transfer, not the building footprint, because the airport mainly keeps Shire Inda Selassie tied into the regional network. The meaningful alternates are Addis Ababa Bole, Axum Emperor Yohannes IV Airport, Humera Airport, which is why the backup plan matters more than the terminal amenities. Scheduled service is carried by Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways, so the first bank of the day is the one to watch. In practice, that means the airport works as Shire Inda Selassie's time-saving link to the rest of Ethiopia.",
  "country": "Ethiopia",
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  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Agree on your Bajaj or taxi fare with the driver before you leave the airport curb.",
    "Arrange pickup with your host, as transport options at SHC can be sparse.",
    "Expect thorough security checks, which are standard for regional airports in northern Ethiopia.",
    "Carry birr in cash, as card use and ATMs are limited around the airfield.",
    "Indaselassie access is local and lightly serviced, so your host should manage final transport."
  ],
  "global_map_link": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=Shire+Airport+Ethiopia",
  "google_maps_reviews": {
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    "recent_reviews": [],
    "total_reviews": 0
  },
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  "iataCode": "SHC",
  "icao": "HASC",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-30",
  "latitude": 14.078,
  "layover_planner_info": "Minimal amenities.",
  "longitude": 38.273,
  "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": "Coordinate with local authorities.",
  "name": "Shire Inda Selassie Airport",
  "region": "Africa",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "ADD",
      "name": "Addis Ababa Bole"
    },
    {
      "code": "AXU",
      "name": "Axum Emperor Yohannes IV Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "HUE",
      "name": "Humera Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "MQX",
      "name": "Alula Aba Nega Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Shire Inda Selassie Airport operates as a public airport serving the city of Shire in the Tigray National Regional State of northern Ethiopia. Built by Ethiopian Construction Works Corporation between 2015-2017, the airport sits at an elevation of 6,207 feet above sea level and features modern infrastructure including a runway, apron, taxiway, and connecting road to Shire city.\n\nThe terminal building incorporates basic passenger processing areas with security screening, immigration facilities for international travelers, and fundamental aviation support systems. Average security wait times are approximately 4 minutes, while international passengers can expect about 9 minutes for immigration processing during normal operations.\n\nOperational focus centers on serving Ethiopian Airlines and Kenya Airways regional routes, with the facility handling both domestic connections and limited international services. The airport provides crucial connectivity for northern Ethiopia's Tigray region, particularly during peak travel periods in July, August, and December when processing times may increase.\n\nStrategic positioning makes this airport essential for accessing remote areas of northern Ethiopia where ground transportation options are limited, supporting regional economic development, emergency medical evacuations, and government services throughout the mountainous Tigray region.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shire_Inda_Selassie_Airport"
}