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  "address": {
    "@type": "PostalAddress",
    "addressCountry": "Papua New Guinea",
    "addressLocality": "Tetebedi"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "Regional and charter carriers"
  ],
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      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "60 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to International Connection Time",
      "value": "120 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Interline Connection Time",
      "value": "120 minutes"
    }
  ],
  "city": "Tetebedi",
  "code": "TDB",
  "connection_tips": "Check with mission aviation organizations for transfer procedures at Tetebedi Airport, as this remote airstrip primarily serves humanitarian and medical flights. Passengers should bring all necessary supplies including water, food, and medical items, as none are available for purchase. Weather monitoring relies on pilot reports and basic meteorological observations, as sophisticated equipment is not available. Emergency services are provided by the local community and visiting medical teams, with limited formal medical facilities on-site.\n\nSeasonal weather patterns, including tropical storms and fog, significantly impact flight operations, making schedule flexibility essential for all travelers. The facility operates with extremely limited infrastructure, functioning as a grass landing strip in Papua New Guinea's challenging mountainous terrain. Communication with the outside world is extremely limited, so inform contacts of travel plans and expected arrival times. Flight coordination occurs through Port Moresby Flight Information Region, with pilots responsible for position reporting and traffic separation.\n\nMission aviation services dominate operations, with MAF (Mission Aviation Fellowship) and other humanitarian organizations providing the primary flight services. The airport's remote location serves indigenous communities in the Milne Bay Province, providing critical access for medical evacuations and supply deliveries. Ground transportation consists mainly of walking paths and local community transport, with no formal taxi or rental services available. Cargo weight restrictions are strictly enforced due to the short runway and challenging terrain, requiring careful packing and realistic expectations about luggage allowances.",
  "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": [
    "Only mission flights serve this village strip at this airport.",
    "Bring medical supplies and check fuel availability if you\u2019re flying out.",
    "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."
  ],
  "global_map_link": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=Tetebedi+Airport+Tetebedi",
  "google_maps_reviews": {
    "rating": 0.0,
    "recent_reviews": [],
    "total_reviews": 0
  },
  "hotel_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=PGK",
  "iataCode": "TDB",
  "icao": "ZTDB",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-30",
  "latitude": -9.1586,
  "layover_planner_info": "Plan ahead as on-site amenities are minimal.",
  "longitude": 148.0686,
  "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": "Tetebedi Airport",
  "region": "Oceania",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "POM",
      "name": "Jacksons International Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "EMO",
      "name": "Emo River Airstrip"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Tetebedi Airport (TDB/AYTF) operates as a remote grass airstrip serving the isolated community of Tetebedi in Papua New Guinea's Northern (Oro) Province. Located at 3,365 feet elevation in challenging mountainous terrain, this basic facility provides essential access to one of the country's most remote regions where walking paths constitute the primary ground transportation network. The airport serves exclusively small aircraft operations coordinated through Port Moresby Flight Information Region.\n\nThe facility consists of a basic grass landing strip without formal terminal buildings, fuel services, or navigational aids. Infrastructure remains minimal by design, appropriate for the remote location and humanitarian mission focus. No passenger processing facilities exist in the conventional sense, with operations managed by visiting pilots and community representatives coordinating arrivals and departures through radio communication.\n\nOperational characteristics center entirely on mission aviation services provided by organizations like Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) and other humanitarian groups serving indigenous communities. Flights focus on medical evacuations, supply deliveries, and essential transportation for isolated villages where no roads exist. Weather monitoring relies on pilot reports and basic observations due to the absence of sophisticated meteorological equipment.\n\nStrategic importance lies in providing lifeline services to remote communities, facilitating emergency medical transport to larger facilities in Popondetta or Port Moresby, and supporting humanitarian operations in one of Papua New Guinea's most isolated regions. The nearest major airport, Emo River Airstrip, sits only 5 kilometers away, highlighting the dense network of small airfields required to serve Papua New Guinea's scattered mountain communities.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://www.worlddata.info/oceania/papua-new-guinea/airports.php"
}