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  "@type": "Airport",
  "address": {
    "@type": "PostalAddress",
    "addressCountry": "Papua New Guinea",
    "addressLocality": "Sila Mission"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "Air Niugini"
  ],
  "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": "Sila Mission",
  "code": "SIL",
  "connection_tips": "Sila Airport (SIL) is an isolated grass airstrip in the Oro Province of Papua New Guinea. Flights are operated on a charter or on-demand basis by small bush operators For a same-day backup, a pre-arranged pickup or host contact is the useful backup, because the airport is really the handoff into Sila Mission rather than a place to wait around. The meaningful alternates are Port Moresby Jacksons, which is why the backup plan matters more than the terminal amenities. Scheduled service is carried by Air Niugini, so the first bank of the day is the one to watch. That makes weather and daylight the real constraints, with the village or resort side of the trip doing most of the work.\n\nThere are no formal taxi or bus services at the terminal The airstrip is a critical lifeline for the local community in a region with no road access. In practical terms, a pre-arranged pickup or host contact is the useful backup, because the airport is really the handoff into Sila Mission rather than a place to wait around. The meaningful alternates are Port Moresby Jacksons, which is why the backup plan matters more than the terminal amenities. Scheduled service is carried by Air Niugini, so the first bank of the day is the one to watch. That makes weather and daylight the real constraints, with the village or resort side of the trip doing most of the work.\n\nGround transportation is limited to local walking trails or pre-arranged pickups from mission or government groups. Travelers must be fully self-sufficient and coordinate their arrival with a local host well in advance If the plan changes, a pre-arranged pickup or host contact is the useful backup, because the airport is really the handoff into Sila Mission rather than a place to wait around. The meaningful alternates are Port Moresby Jacksons, which is why the backup plan matters more than the terminal amenities. Scheduled service is carried by Air Niugini, so the first bank of the day is the one to watch. That makes weather and daylight the real constraints, with the village or resort side of the trip doing most of the work.",
  "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": [
    "SIL is remote, so bring your own food, water, and first-aid supplies.",
    "Weight limits on small charter planes are critical; prioritize essential gear over personal items.",
    "Confirm flights locally, as mountain weather can change schedules with little notice.",
    "Have a local contact meet you, because there is no staffed terminal desk at SIL.",
    "Sila's strip is village logistics, not airport logistics, so the host plan is everything."
  ],
  "global_map_link": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=Sila+Airstrip+PNG",
  "google_maps_reviews": {
    "rating": 0.0,
    "recent_reviews": [],
    "total_reviews": 0
  },
  "hotel_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=PGK",
  "iataCode": "SIL",
  "icao": "AYSG",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-30",
  "latitude": -7.15,
  "layover_planner_info": "No amenities on-site.",
  "longitude": 145.85,
  "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 operator.",
  "name": "Sila Airport",
  "region": "Oceania",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "POM",
      "name": "Port Moresby Jacksons"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Sila Airport operates as a mission aviation facility serving the Sila Mission area in Papua New Guinea, providing essential aviation services for local transportation and specialized operations. The airport features basic facilities configured to support mission aircraft operations supporting community connectivity and emergency services.\n\nTerminal facilities comprise fundamental aviation infrastructure appropriate for regional operations, featuring passenger processing areas and operational support designed for aircraft serving local transportation needs. The facility maintains necessary safety and operational standards for reliable aviation services.\n\nOperational characteristics focus on regional air services, emergency medical evacuations, and specialized aviation operations supporting local community needs and government services. The airport provides vital connectivity where traditional ground transportation options may be limited.\n\nStrategic importance encompasses supporting regional development, emergency services, and maintaining essential connections for communities while facilitating access to government services, healthcare, and economic opportunities in the region.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sila_Airport"
}