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  "address": {
    "@type": "PostalAddress",
    "addressCountry": "Democratic Republic of the Congo",
    "addressLocality": "Tshikapa"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "Congo Airways"
  ],
  "amenityFeature": [
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      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "45 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"
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  "city": "Tshikapa",
  "code": "TSH",
  "connection_tips": "Tshikapa Airport is a critical regional hub in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, primarily serving the diamond-rich Kasai region. For a clean handoff, the practical plan is the onward road or domestic transfer, not the building footprint, because the airport mainly keeps Tshikapa tied into the regional network. The meaningful alternates are N'djili International, Basongo Airport, which is why the backup plan matters more than the terminal amenities. Scheduled service is carried by Congo Airways, so the first bank of the day is the one to watch. In practice, that means the airport works as Tshikapa's time-saving link to the rest of Democratic Republic of the Congo.\n\nTravelers should arrive at least 3 hours early to navigate manual check-in and security procedures, which can be time-consuming. For a same-day backup, the practical plan is the onward road or domestic transfer, not the building footprint, because the airport mainly keeps Tshikapa tied into the regional network. The meaningful alternates are N'djili International, Basongo Airport, which is why the backup plan matters more than the terminal amenities. Scheduled service is carried by Congo Airways, so the first bank of the day is the one to watch. In practice, that means the airport works as Tshikapa's time-saving link to the rest of Democratic Republic of the Congo.\n\nIt is highly advisable to confirm your flight status in person at the airline office in Tshikapa town the day before travel, as electronic notifications are unreliable in this area. In practical terms, the practical plan is the onward road or domestic transfer, not the building footprint, because the airport mainly keeps Tshikapa tied into the regional network. The meaningful alternates are N'djili International, Basongo Airport, which is why the backup plan matters more than the terminal amenities. Scheduled service is carried by Congo Airways, so the first bank of the day is the one to watch. In practice, that means the airport works as Tshikapa's time-saving link to the rest of Democratic Republic of the Congo.",
  "country": "Democratic Republic of the Congo",
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  "flight_search_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=USD",
  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Check latest schedules when connecting through Tshikapa Airport.",
    "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=Tshikapa+Airport",
  "google_maps_reviews": {
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    "recent_reviews": [],
    "total_reviews": 0
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  "iataCode": "TSH",
  "icao": "FZUK",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-30",
  "latitude": -6.43833,
  "layover_planner_info": "Limited amenities; arrange layover needs in advance.",
  "longitude": 20.794701,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 45,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 90,
  "mct_interline": 120,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 90,
  "mct_international_to_international": 120,
  "missed_connection_help": "Contact airline service desk for missed connections.",
  "name": "Tshikapa Airport",
  "region": "Africa",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "FIH",
      "name": "N'djili International"
    },
    {
      "code": "BAN",
      "name": "Basongo Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Tshikapa Airport serves the capital of Kasai Province in the DRC, a city whose economy is closely tied to regional trade and diamond activity. It is an important inland access airport but operates with limited infrastructure compared with larger African commercial gateways. The terminal reflects that regional role by focusing on practical movement for passengers and cargo connected to the city.\n\nBecause Tshikapa is a provincial capital, the airport matters for government travel, commercial movement, and access to a part of the country where roads can be slow or difficult. Travelers should expect a modest facility rather than a major hub, with the emphasis on basic functioning and regional connectivity. That suits the airport's role in an inland economic center.\n\nFor the surrounding area, the airport is important because it shortens travel across a large country and gives the province a direct air connection. Its terminal is not elaborate, but it serves a real local need in a city that has administrative and economic significance. The airport is best understood as a practical regional gateway.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://skyvector.com/airport/FZUK/Tshikapa-Airport"
}