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    "addressCountry": "Colombia",
    "addressLocality": "Tumaco"
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      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "60 minutes"
    },
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      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    },
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      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
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      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
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      "value": "120 minutes"
    },
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      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Interline Connection Time",
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  "city": "Tumaco",
  "code": "TCO",
  "connection_tips": "La Florida Airport serves the Pacific coastal city of Tumaco in Colombia's Nari\u00f1o department, operating in one of the country's most climatically challenging regions where intense tropical conditions significantly impact aviation operations. Medical evacuation capabilities are essential due to the remote location and limited local medical facilities, requiring coordination with hospitals in larger cities like Cali or Bogot\u00e1. Security considerations reflect the region's complex situation, with enhanced coordination between airport authorities, local police, and national security forces. Ground transportation includes taxis and bus services connecting to Tumaco's city center, though road conditions can deteriorate during heavy rains and flooding events common in this low-lying coastal region.\n\nStrong onshore winds and turbulence from thermal activity over the warm ocean create challenging approach and departure conditions, particularly during afternoon hours when convective activity peaks. Located near Colombia's border with Ecuador, the airport experiences the full force of Pacific Ocean weather systems, including heavy monsoon rains during the wet season (April through November) that can produce flooding and severely reduce visibility. Regional airlines provide scheduled services, while charter operators serve oil palm plantations, fishing operations, and government agencies working in this strategic border region. The facility serves as an important link for communities along Colombia's Pacific coast, where road access can be limited or dangerous.\n\nThe area's economy depends heavily on palm oil production, fishing, and port activities, generating regular cargo flights and charter services. The airport maintains coordination with Colombian air navigation services and meteorological authorities to monitor tropical weather systems and provide early warnings for severe weather events. The coastal location subjects the facility to high humidity, salt air corrosion, and sudden weather changes as tropical systems move inland from the Pacific.",
  "country": "Colombia",
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  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Pacific coast rains can be heavy at this airport.",
    "Keep valuables dry and confirm your taxi fare before leaving the terminal.",
    "Check your flight status before leaving for the airport.",
    "Allow extra time during peak travel periods at this airport.",
    "Keep important documents easily accessible at this airport."
  ],
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  "google_maps_reviews": {
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    "recent_reviews": [],
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  "iataCode": "TCO",
  "icao": "SKCO",
  "international": true,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-30",
  "latitude": 1.81442,
  "layover_planner_info": "Plan ahead as on-site amenities are minimal.",
  "longitude": -78.7492,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 60,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 90,
  "mct_interline": 120,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 90,
  "mct_international_to_international": 120,
  "missed_connection_help": "Contact airline desks for rebooking assistance.",
  "name": "La Florida Airport",
  "region": "South America",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "BOG",
      "name": "Bogot\u00e1 Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "ECR",
      "name": "El Charco Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "GPI",
      "name": "Juan Casiano Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "La Florida Airport operates as the essential aviation gateway to the Pacific coast city of Tumaco in Colombia's Nari\u00f1o Department, positioned at 23 feet elevation on an island connected to the mainland through a series of bridges serving this strategically important but challenging coastal region near the Ecuador border. The airport provides crucial connectivity for approximately 200,000 residents in the greater Tumaco area, including surrounding rural communities where road infrastructure remains limited and aviation represents the most reliable transportation option for accessing healthcare, education, government services, and economic opportunities throughout Colombia's remote Pacific coast territory.\n\nTerminal facilities include fundamental passenger amenities appropriate for a regional coastal airport, featuring a public lounge area, airline check-in desks, dedicated boarding and arrival halls, and a caf\u00e9 providing basic food and beverage services for travelers navigating this challenging tropical environment. The compact terminal building accommodates both domestic flights connecting to major Colombian cities including Bogot\u00e1 and Cali, as well as regional services supporting the area's significant agricultural operations, particularly extensive African palm plantations that dominate the local economy. Ground support infrastructure includes navigation aids with Tumaco non-directional beacon (TCO) and Tumaco VOR-DME (TCO) systems located on the field, essential for safe operations in this region where tropical weather patterns frequently create challenging visibility conditions.\n\nStrategically vital as the primary aviation access point for Colombia's Pacific coast region, the airport enables essential government services, emergency medical evacuations to major medical centers, cargo operations supporting palm oil exports, and connectivity for communities throughout Nari\u00f1o's coastal and rural territories where security considerations and infrastructure limitations make aviation critically important. Ground transportation consists of taxi services connecting to Tumaco's city center and port facilities, though no car rental services operate within the airport, requiring advance transportation arrangements for visitors accessing this remote but economically significant region. The facility operates under Colombia's tropical rainforest climate conditions (K\u00f6ppen Af classification) where intense rainfall, high humidity, and frequent weather changes require specialized operational procedures and flexible scheduling to accommodate the challenging Pacific coast environment.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://skyvector.com/airport/SKCO/La-Florida-Airport"
}