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  "@type": "Airport",
  "address": {
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    "addressCountry": "Papua New Guinea",
    "addressLocality": "Sudest Island"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "Air Niugini"
  ],
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      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "35 minutes"
    },
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      "@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"
    },
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      "name": "Interline Connection Time",
      "value": "100 minutes"
    }
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  "city": "Sudest Island",
  "code": "TGL",
  "connection_tips": "Tagula Airport on Sudest Island is one of Papua New Guinea's most remote airports, serving the isolated Louisiade Archipelago in Milne Bay Province. Ground transportation consists mainly of local arrangements, as there are no commercial vehicle rentals or formal taxi services. The tropical Pacific climate creates challenging operating conditions, with the wet season from December to April bringing heavy rainfall and potential cyclones that can shut down operations for extended periods. All flights are weight-restricted due to the short runway and remote location, so baggage limitations are strictly enforced. The terminal building provides only essential passenger processing, with no commercial amenities, restaurants, or accommodation facilities at the airport itself.\n\nThe airport serves primarily as a lifeline for the local community, with limited tourist traffic due to its extreme remoteness. Essential supplies, medications, and emergency equipment should be carried, as the island has limited medical facilities and supply options. Ground facilities on Sudest Island are extremely basic, reflecting the remote island setting. Flights typically connect through Alotau or Port Moresby, with schedules heavily dependent on weather conditions, passenger demand, and operational requirements. Travelers to Tagula Airport should be self-sufficient and prepared for extended delays due to weather or operational constraints.\n\nThe airport operates under visual flight rules only, with no instrument approaches, meaning flights are cancelled during periods of poor visibility or severe weather. Air Niugini operates irregular scheduled services using small Twin Otter or similar aircraft capable of handling the 703-meter runway. Visitors typically arrange transportation through local contacts or tour operators before arrival. Trade winds and sudden thunderstorms are common throughout the year, often causing flight delays or cancellations. Communication with the outside world is limited, so travelers should inform contacts of potential delays and maintain flexibility in travel plans when visiting this pristine but isolated Pacific destination.",
  "country": "Papua New Guinea",
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  "flight_search_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=PGK",
  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Verify flight schedules as services may be limited.",
    "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.",
    "Download your airline's mobile app for updates at this airport."
  ],
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  "google_maps_reviews": {
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    "recent_reviews": [],
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  "iataCode": "TGL",
  "icao": "AYTG",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-29",
  "latitude": -11.3311111111,
  "layover_planner_info": "Few amenities on site; plan ahead.",
  "longitude": 153.202916667,
  "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": "Contact the operating airline for assistance with rebooking.",
  "name": "Tagula Airport",
  "region": "Oceania",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "POM",
      "name": "Port Moresby Jacksons International"
    },
    {
      "code": "MIS",
      "name": "Misima Island Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Tagula Airport serves Sudest Island, also known as Tagula or Vanatinai Island, located in Papua New Guinea's remote Louisiade Archipelago within Milne Bay Province. This small regional airport operates under ICAO code AYTG and provides essential air connectivity to one of the most isolated communities in Papua New Guinea's extensive island network. Positioned near Tagula village at coordinates 11.3311111111\u00b0S latitude and 153.202916667\u00b0E longitude, the airport sits at an elevation of approximately 18 meters above sea level, reflecting the low-lying nature of this Pacific coral atoll.\n\nThe airport features a single runway designated 14/32, measuring 703 meters (2,313 feet) in length, designed to accommodate the small aircraft typically used for inter-island transportation in Papua New Guinea's challenging aviation environment. This runway length is appropriate for the turboprop aircraft commonly operated by domestic carriers serving the country's remote islands, where shorter runways are necessary due to terrain limitations and construction challenges in isolated locations. The north-south runway orientation takes advantage of prevailing wind patterns in this tropical Pacific environment.\n\nAs a small regional facility serving a remote island community, Tagula Airport operates without navigational aids in its immediate vicinity, requiring pilots to conduct operations under visual flight rules with careful attention to tropical weather conditions. The airport currently has multiple active NOTAMs (Notices to Airmen), indicating ongoing operational considerations typical of remote Pacific island airports where infrastructure maintenance and operational constraints require careful flight planning and coordination.\n\nThe terminal building at Tagula Airport provides basic passenger processing facilities scaled to the limited traffic volumes typical of remote island communities. Essential services include simple check-in procedures, waiting areas, and basic baggage handling capabilities suited to the small aircraft operations that characterize service to this destination. Given the airport's role in connecting an isolated community, the facility prioritizes fundamental transportation services rather than extensive commercial amenities.\n\nTagula Airport plays a vital role in maintaining connectivity for Sudest Island's residents, providing access to medical services, educational opportunities, and economic activities available on Papua New Guinea's main islands. The airport supports both scheduled services and charter flights operated by Air Niugini and other regional carriers, ensuring that this remote Pacific community remains connected to essential services and the broader Papua New Guinea transportation network. Weather conditions, including tropical storms and seasonal rainfall patterns, can significantly impact operations at this remote facility, requiring flexible scheduling and careful operational planning to maintain reliable service to one of the country's most geographically isolated communities.",
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}