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  "address": {
    "@type": "PostalAddress",
    "addressCountry": "Ethiopia",
    "addressLocality": "Tippi"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "Ethiopian Airlines"
  ],
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      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "35 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
      "value": "65 minutes"
    },
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      "@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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      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Interline Connection Time",
      "value": "100 minutes"
    }
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  "city": "Tippi",
  "code": "TIE",
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  "connection_tips": "Tippi Airport primarily serves the regional coffee-producing area of southwest Ethiopia. Ground transportation into Tippi town is provided by local taxis and bajajs (three-wheeled motorcycles), which are typically available during flight arrivals If the plan changes, a pre-arranged pickup or host contact is the useful backup, because the airport is really the handoff into Tippi rather than a place to wait around. The meaningful alternates are Addis Ababa Bole International, Gore Airport, Mizan Teferi Airport, which is why the backup plan matters more than the terminal amenities. Scheduled service is carried by Ethiopian Airlines, so the first bank of the day is the one to watch. In practice, that means the airport works as Tippi's time-saving link to the rest of Ethiopia.\n\nSome local guesthouses may also offer pre-arranged pickup services For connection planning, a pre-arranged pickup or host contact is the useful backup, because the airport is really the handoff into Tippi rather than a place to wait around. The meaningful alternates are Addis Ababa Bole International, Gore Airport, Mizan Teferi Airport, which is why the backup plan matters more than the terminal amenities. Scheduled service is carried by Ethiopian Airlines, so the first bank of the day is the one to watch. In practice, that means the airport works as Tippi's time-saving link to the rest of Ethiopia.\n\nGiven the proximity of the town center to the airfield, travelers with light luggage may find it manageable to walk to nearby accommodations Operationally, a pre-arranged pickup or host contact is the useful backup, because the airport is really the handoff into Tippi rather than a place to wait around. The meaningful alternates are Addis Ababa Bole International, Gore Airport, Mizan Teferi Airport, which is why the backup plan matters more than the terminal amenities. Scheduled service is carried by Ethiopian Airlines, so the first bank of the day is the one to watch. In practice, that means the airport works as Tippi's time-saving link to the rest of Ethiopia.",
  "country": "Ethiopia",
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  "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."
  ],
  "global_map_link": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=Tippi%20Airport%20airport",
  "google_maps_reviews": {
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    "recent_reviews": [],
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  "hotel_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=ETB",
  "iataCode": "TIE",
  "icao": "HATP",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "May 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-30",
  "latitude": 7.2024,
  "layover_planner_info": "Few amenities on site; plan ahead.",
  "longitude": 35.415,
  "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": "Tippi Airport",
  "region": "Africa",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "ADD",
      "name": "Addis Ababa Bole International"
    },
    {
      "code": "GOR",
      "name": "Gore Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "MTF",
      "name": "Mizan Teferi Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Tippi Airport (HATP) was a small regional airport that previously served the town of Tippi (T\u0113p\u012b) in Ethiopia's Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples' Region (SNNPR). Located at coordinates 7.11700\u00b0N, 35.38300\u00b0E at an elevation of approximately 1,240 meters (4,068 feet) above mean sea level, the airport was positioned in the highland terrain typical of Ethiopia's diverse topography. The facility served as an important transportation link for this remote southwestern region of the country.\n\nThe airport operated with a single unpaved runway measuring 1,302 meters in length, designed to accommodate small aircraft suitable for the challenging terrain and operating conditions of rural Ethiopia. The gravel or earth runway surface was typical of small regional airports in developing areas of Ethiopia, providing basic but functional landing capabilities for aircraft serving remote communities. The runway's orientation and specifications were appropriate for the light aircraft operations that characterized Ethiopian domestic aviation in smaller regional centers.\n\nAs of 2014, Tippi Airport ceased active aviation operations and is no longer in use for aircraft movements. The former runway area now serves other community purposes, reflecting the changing transportation needs and economic priorities of the region. During its operational period, the airport provided minimal terminal facilities consistent with its role as a small regional airstrip, featuring basic passenger amenities appropriate for limited flight operations in a rural setting.\n\nThe closure of Tippi Airport highlights the challenges faced by small regional airports in developing countries, where maintaining aviation infrastructure requires significant resources relative to passenger demand. The nearest operational airport to the former Tippi location is Mizan Teferi Airport, approximately 31 kilometers away. The airport's legacy represents the important role that small regional airstrips play in providing connectivity to remote areas, even when economic realities may eventually require their closure or repurposing for community needs.",
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}