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    "addressCountry": "Mexico",
    "addressLocality": "San Quint\u00edn"
  },
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      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "30 minutes"
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      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
      "value": "60 minutes"
    },
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      "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "60 minutes"
    },
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      "name": "International to International Connection Time",
      "value": "75 minutes"
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  "city": "San Quint\u00edn",
  "code": "SNQ",
  "connection_tips": "San Quint\u00edn Military Airstrip (SNQ), also known as Military Camp Number 2-D, is a specialized aviation facility primarily controlled by the Mexican Army (SEDENA). Always carry sufficient cash in Pesos or small US Dollar bills for any local fees or supplies. There are no FBO services or terminal amenities on-site, so travelers must be self-sufficient with food and water. It is strongly recommended to operate VFR (Visual Flight Rules) during daylight hours only, as many regional strips lack lighting and the surrounding terrain is rugged.\n\nUpon landing, expect a thorough inspection by military personnel; you must have your pilot's license, medical certificate, aircraft registration, and specific Mexican liability insurance readily available. Flying here requires meticulous planning, as it is not a standard commercial airport and is best suited for turboprops or STOL-capable aircraft due to its relatively short 2,374-foot asphalt runway. It is critical for private pilots to understand that SNQ is generally not a first port of entry; you must first land at an international airport with Customs and Immigration (CIQ) facilities, such as Ensenada (MMES) or Tijuana (MMTJ), before proceeding to San Quint\u00edn.\n\nA useful tip for those traveling in the region is to join organizations like the Baja Bush Pilots for up-to-date intelligence on field conditions and local fuel availability, which can be inconsistent. Ground transportation at SNQ must be pre-arranged, as there are no on-site taxi stands or public transit links. Most visitors coordinate a pickup through their local business contact or lodge in the San Quint\u00edn valley.",
  "country": "Mexico",
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  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Arrange your pickup before arrival, because taxis do not normally wait at the airstrip.",
    "The airfield works well for private trips to the San Quint\u00edn valley and fishing coast.",
    "If you are arriving from the U.S., make sure your Mexico flight paperwork is in order.",
    "Handle banking and meals in San Quint\u00edn town, because the airstrip itself is very basic.",
    "SNQ works best for private coastal access, not for travelers expecting normal airport services."
  ],
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  "iataCode": "SNQ",
  "icao": "ZSNQ",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-29",
  "latitude": 30.5288,
  "layover_planner_info": "Limited services; plan ahead for food and transportation.",
  "longitude": -115.9462,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 30,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 60,
  "mct_interline": 0,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 60,
  "mct_international_to_international": 75,
  "missed_connection_help": "Contact your airline for rebooking assistance.",
  "name": "San Quint\u00edn Military Airstrip",
  "region": "North America",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "TIJ",
      "name": "Tijuana"
    },
    {
      "code": "ESE",
      "name": "Ensenada International Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "SFH",
      "name": "San Felipe International Airport"
    }
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  "terminal_info": "San Quint\u00edn Military Airstrip operates under SEDENA control at Military Camp Number 2-D, serving as a strategic Mexican Army aviation facility in Baja California's agricultural heartland 190 kilometers south of Ensenada. The 2,374-foot asphalt runway accommodates military transport and authorized civilian aircraft supporting the region's 25,000 residents and extensive strawberry and tomato farming operations.\n\nTerminal facilities are strictly military with no civilian amenities, requiring all visitors to undergo thorough inspection by army personnel with mandatory presentation of pilot licenses, medical certificates, aircraft registration, and Mexican liability insurance. The facility lacks FBO services, fuel availability, or ground transportation, demanding complete self-sufficiency and pre-arranged logistics for any authorized civilian access.\n\nOperational characteristics focus on Mexican Army operations, agricultural support flights during harvest seasons, and limited authorized civilian access primarily for fishing tourism and agricultural business. The airstrip is not a port of entry, requiring international arrivals to first clear customs at Tijuana or Ensenada before proceeding, with operations restricted to daylight VFR conditions due to lack of lighting infrastructure.\n\nStrategic importance encompasses supporting SEDENA's military presence along the Pacific coast, facilitating agricultural export logistics for Baja California's vital farming sector, and maintaining sovereignty in this remote coastal region while serving as an emergency landing option for aircraft traversing the peninsula's rugged terrain between Ensenada and Guerrero Negro.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Quintin_Military_Airstrip"
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