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    "addressCountry": "Honduras",
    "addressLocality": "Tela"
  },
  "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"
    },
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      "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to International Connection Time",
      "value": "120 minutes"
    },
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      "name": "Interline Connection Time",
      "value": "120 minutes"
    }
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  "city": "Tela",
  "code": "TEA",
  "connection_tips": "Check with charter operators for transfer procedures at Tela Airport, serving this Caribbean coastal town in northern Honduras famous for pristine beaches and Punta Sal National Park. The runway's beach proximity creates spectacular arrivals but may limit aircraft size during weather conditions. The airport serves as gateway to Tela's white sand beaches, Punta Sal National Park, and Garifuna cultural attractions. The airport maintains operational systems designed to facilitate smooth passenger connections and minimize transfer complications during peak and off-peak travel periods. Flight coordination occurs through Honduras' national air traffic control.\n\nCaribbean tropical climate including hurricane season (June-November), afternoon thunderstorms, and coastal winds significantly impact operations, requiring flexible scheduling and weather monitoring. The airport's operational systems are designed to facilitate smooth passenger flow during connection periods. Weather patterns change rapidly during hurricane season. Ground transportation includes local taxis to beach resorts (5-10 minutes), rental cars, and hotel shuttles, though advance coordination is recommended during peak seasons. Bring reef-safe sunscreen and rain gear for tropical climate.\n\nAviation services include charter flights, cargo for resort supplies, and emergency medical evacuations. The small facility operates with basic infrastructure, accommodating charter flights supporting ecotourism and beach resorts. Keep Honduran lempiras and US dollars available as both are accepted. Emergency services coordinate with Hospital de Tela, though serious cases may require evacuation to San Pedro Sula.",
  "country": "Honduras",
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  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Tela's runway sits close to the beach, so weather can change quickly.",
    "Pack light for short taxis to Tela's resorts and keep cash for flat-rate rides.",
    "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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  "iataCode": "TEA",
  "icao": "MHTE",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "August 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-30",
  "latitude": 15.7759,
  "layover_planner_info": "Tela Airport (TEA) in Tela, Honduras is a regional airport for Central America, with Regional and charter carriers serving the route pattern. Tela Airport (TEA/MHTE) serves Honduras' premier Caribbean beach destination on the Atl\u00e1ntida Department's northern coast, operating at just 7 feet elevation with a newly extended 5,200-foot runway designated 6/24 that accommodates regional jets and turboprops. Plan around 60 minutes domestic, 90 minutes domestic-to-international, 120 minutes international-to-international, and 120 minutes interline. Nearby alternatives for schedule recovery include TGU Tegucigalpa Airport and LLH La Lima - Reginaldo Hammer Airport.",
  "longitude": -87.4758,
  "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": "If you miss a connection at Tela Airport (TEA) in Tela, Honduras, contact Regional and charter carriers or the handling desk immediately. This airport functions as a regional feeder, so the best recovery option is usually the next departure from Tela or a nearby airport. Check with charter operators for transfer procedures at Tela Airport, serving this Caribbean coastal town in northern Honduras famous for pristine beaches and Punta Sal National Park. Backup routing may also use TGU Tegucigalpa Airport and LLH La Lima - Reginaldo Hammer Airport.",
  "name": "Tela Airport",
  "noindex": true,
  "region": "Central America",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "TGU",
      "name": "Tegucigalpa Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "LLH",
      "name": "La Lima - Reginaldo Hammer Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Tela Airport (TEA/MHTE) serves Honduras' premier Caribbean beach destination on the Atl\u00e1ntida Department's northern coast, operating at just 7 feet elevation with a newly extended 5,200-foot runway designated 6/24 that accommodates regional jets and turboprops. Inaugurated by President Juan Orlando Hern\u00e1ndez in May 2015 after a $13 million modernization project, the airport transformed from a basic airstrip into a modern facility supporting both tourism and local transportation needs along Honduras' pristine Caribbean coastline.\n\nThe new terminal building completed in 2015 provides modern passenger processing areas with immigration and customs facilities, though the airport does not have Airport of Entry (AOE) status for international arrivals. Climate-controlled waiting areas offer respite from the tropical heat, while check-in counters and basic amenities support scheduled and charter operations. The facility maintains jet fuel services though availability can fluctuate, requiring operators to confirm supply status in advance.\n\nOperational characteristics benefit from generally favorable Caribbean weather conditions, though the tropical monsoon climate brings afternoon thunderstorms and occasional hurricane threats during the June-November season. Northeast approaches over water provide scenic arrivals while hills southeast of the runway require careful navigation during marginal weather. Navigation aids include the La Mesa VOR-DME located 31 nautical miles southwest and Bonito VOR-DME 35 nautical miles east, supporting instrument approaches.\n\nStrategic importance centers on providing essential aviation access to Honduras' Caribbean tourism corridor, including the pristine beaches of Tela Bay, Punta Sal National Park's protected mangroves and coral reefs, and the vibrant Gar\u00edfuna cultural communities. The modernized airport enables economic development through improved connectivity while supporting emergency medical evacuations and disaster response capabilities for this hurricane-prone coastal region.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://skyvector.com/airport/MHTE/Tela-Airport"
}