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  "address": {
    "@type": "PostalAddress",
    "addressCountry": "Mexico",
    "addressLocality": "Tulum"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "Aerom\u00e9xico"
  ],
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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": "Tulum",
  "code": "TUY",
  "connection_tips": "Base Aeronaval de Tulum is a Mexican Naval Air Station and does not support scheduled commercial passenger connections. If the plan changes, a pre-arranged pickup or host contact is the useful backup, because the airport is really the handoff into Tulum rather than a place to wait around. The meaningful alternates are Mexico City International, which is why the backup plan matters more than the terminal amenities. Scheduled service is carried by Aerom\u00e9xico, so the first bank of the day is the one to watch.\n\nFor all commercial flights to the Tulum area, travelers should use the new Tulum International Airport (TQO), which is located approximately 20 km to the southwest. For connection planning, a pre-arranged pickup or host contact is the useful backup, because the airport is really the handoff into Tulum rather than a place to wait around. The meaningful alternates are Mexico City International, which is why the backup plan matters more than the terminal amenities. Scheduled service is carried by Aerom\u00e9xico, so the first bank of the day is the one to watch.\n\nCommercial ground transport, taxis, and shuttles are only available at TQO, not at this naval facility. Operationally, a pre-arranged pickup or host contact is the useful backup, because the airport is really the handoff into Tulum rather than a place to wait around. The meaningful alternates are Mexico City International, which is why the backup plan matters more than the terminal amenities. Scheduled service is carried by Aerom\u00e9xico, so the first bank of the day is the one to watch.",
  "country": "Mexico",
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  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Check latest schedules when connecting through Base Aeronaval de Tulum.",
    "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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    "total_reviews": 0
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  "iataCode": "TUY",
  "icao": "ZTUY",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-30",
  "latitude": 20.227301,
  "layover_planner_info": "Limited amenities; arrange layover needs in advance.",
  "longitude": -87.438203,
  "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": "Base Aeronaval de Tulum",
  "region": "North America",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "MEX",
      "name": "Mexico City International"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Base Aeronaval de Tulum (MM49/TUY) operates as a Mexican Naval Air Station within the broader Tulum aviation complex that now encompasses both military operations and the adjacent Tulum International Airport (TQO), which launched commercial services on December 1, 2023, serving over 1.2 million passengers since opening. The military facility maintains its designation as a naval air base while coexisting with the Mexican Army-operated civilian airport that was constructed utilizing portions of the original naval installation, creating a unique dual-use aviation complex supporting both defense missions and tourism infrastructure for the Riviera Maya.\n\nMilitary aviation operations continue supporting Mexican Navy missions throughout the Caribbean region, including maritime patrol, search and rescue, and coastal defense activities along Mexico's eastern coastline, while civilian passengers access the adjacent Tulum International Airport for tourist destinations throughout Quintana Roo. The integrated facility serves as part of the L\u00f3pez Obrador administration's strategy engaging armed forces in major infrastructure projects, with future plans including construction of an expanded air force base within the airport grounds to complement existing naval aviation capabilities.\n\nStrategic positioning makes the complex vital for both national security and economic development, supporting over 10 domestic and international airlines providing direct flights to more than 15 cities while maintaining military readiness for Caribbean operations. The nearby Tren Maya railway station connects the aviation complex to Mexico's broader transportation network, facilitating tourism access to Mayan archaeological sites, Caribbean beaches, and cenotes throughout the Yucat\u00e1n Peninsula, while military operations coordinate with civilian air traffic management under the unified command structure administered by Mexico's armed forces serving both defense and infrastructure development missions.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=Base+Aeronaval+de+Tulum"
}