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  "@type": "Airport",
  "address": {
    "@type": "PostalAddress",
    "addressCountry": "Pakistan",
    "addressLocality": "Tarbela"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "Charter services"
  ],
  "amenityFeature": [
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "30 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
      "value": "60 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "60 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to International Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Interline Connection Time",
      "value": "120 minutes"
    }
  ],
  "city": "Tarbela",
  "code": "TLB",
  "connection_tips": "Tarbela Dam Airport is a small, primarily project-based facility. It is highly recommended to arrange your transport in advance through your organization or host If the plan changes, a pre-arranged pickup or host contact is the useful backup, because the airport is really the handoff into Tarbela rather than a place to wait around. The meaningful alternates are Islamabad International, Saidu Sharif Airport, which is why the backup plan matters more than the terminal amenities. Scheduled service is carried by Charter services, so the first bank of the day is the one to watch. In practice, that means the airport works as Tarbela's time-saving link to the rest of Pakistan.\n\nGround transportation is limited to private taxis, which are the main way to reach nearby towns like Topi (9 km), Hazro (14 km), or Haripur (30 km) For connection planning, a pre-arranged pickup or host contact is the useful backup, because the airport is really the handoff into Tarbela rather than a place to wait around. The meaningful alternates are Islamabad International, Saidu Sharif Airport, which is why the backup plan matters more than the terminal amenities. Scheduled service is carried by Charter services, so the first bank of the day is the one to watch. In practice, that means the airport works as Tarbela's time-saving link to the rest of Pakistan.\n\nThere is no direct public bus service from the terminal; travelers needing intercity connections to Islamabad or Peshawar must take a taxi to the Haripur or Swabi bus stands Operationally, a pre-arranged pickup or host contact is the useful backup, because the airport is really the handoff into Tarbela rather than a place to wait around. The meaningful alternates are Islamabad International, Saidu Sharif Airport, which is why the backup plan matters more than the terminal amenities. Scheduled service is carried by Charter services, so the first bank of the day is the one to watch. In practice, that means the airport works as Tarbela's time-saving link to the rest of Pakistan.",
  "country": "Pakistan",
  "flag_url": "https://flagcdn.com/w320/pk.png",
  "flight_search_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=PKR",
  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Ground transport: Check local conditions and plan ground transport ahead.",
    "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=Tarbela+Dam+Airport+Airport",
  "google_maps_reviews": {
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    "recent_reviews": [],
    "total_reviews": 0
  },
  "hotel_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=PKR",
  "iataCode": "TLB",
  "icao": "OPTA",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-30",
  "latitude": 33.9860992432,
  "layover_planner_info": "Amenities are minimal; prepare accordingly.",
  "longitude": 72.61139678960001,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 30,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 60,
  "mct_interline": 120,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 60,
  "mct_international_to_international": 90,
  "missed_connection_help": "Contact your airline for rebooking assistance.",
  "name": "Tarbela Dam Airport",
  "region": "Asia",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "ISB",
      "name": "Islamabad International"
    },
    {
      "code": "SDT",
      "name": "Saidu Sharif Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Tarbela Dam Airport is a specialized aviation facility located in the Haripur District of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, strategically positioned near the Indus River as part of the extensive Tarbela Dam infrastructure project. Operating under IATA code TLB and ICAO code OPTA, this airport serves primarily governmental and official functions rather than commercial passenger operations, reflecting its specialized role in supporting one of the world's largest earth-filled dams.\n\nThe airport features a single runway designated 06/24, though specific dimensional details are not publicly available due to its restricted operational status. The facility is designed to accommodate official aircraft and charter flights related to dam operations, maintenance activities, and governmental inspections. Historical records indicate that during the early 1980s, testing was conducted to determine if the runway could handle larger aircraft such as Boeing jets, demonstrating the facility's robust construction standards.\n\nTerminal facilities at Tarbela Dam Airport are utilitarian in design, focused on supporting official operations rather than passenger comfort amenities. The airport lacks standard commercial terminal services such as passenger lounges, retail shops, or dining facilities, as it primarily processes governmental personnel, technical specialists, and official visitors to the dam complex. Security protocols are stringent, reflecting the strategic importance of the Tarbela Dam to Pakistan's national infrastructure.\n\nThe airport operates under strict access controls, requiring prior permission for most flights and limiting operations to official business related to the dam project. Weather information is obtained from Islamabad International Airport, located approximately 52 kilometers away, as Tarbela Dam Airport does not maintain independent meteorological services. Ground transportation between the airport and dam facilities is typically arranged through official channels, with security escorts provided when necessary for sensitive locations within the dam complex.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://www.worlddata.info/asia/pakistan/airports.php"
}